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OK HJR1028
Joint Resolution
Status
3/21/2011
Primary Sponsor
Rebecca Hamilton
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AI Summary
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Proposes constitutional amendment to Section 23 of Article V regarding restrictions on legislators and statewide elected officials after their terms end
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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
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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
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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
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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