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OK HJR1028

Joint Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/21/2011

Primary Sponsor

Rebecca Hamilton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes constitutional amendment to Section 23 of Article V regarding restrictions on legislators and statewide elected officials after their terms end

  • Prohibits former legislators and statewide elected officials from state employment or compensation for 2 years after term ends, with exceptions for retirement benefits and certain teaching/instructional positions

  • Allows former legislators to return to teaching positions with school districts, career technology districts, or higher education institutions if they worked there for 3+ years prior to election

  • Permits former legislators to work for counties, cities, towns, and other political subdivisions, and allows those elected to new offices or appointed to Governor's Cabinet to receive lawful compensation

  • Directs Secretary of State to refer the proposed amendment to voters with specified ballot title describing restrictions on lawmaker employment and compensation after leaving office

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; legislators; prohibited employment and contracts; ballot title; filing.

Government

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

3/23/2011

Committee Referrals

Rules2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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