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OK SJR15

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

5/3/2011

Primary Sponsor

David Derby

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the Secretary of State to refer a proposed constitutional amendment to Oklahoma voters that would add Section 36 to Article II of the Oklahoma Constitution.

  • Prohibits the state from granting preferential treatment or discriminating against individuals or groups based on race, color, sex, ethnicity, or national origin in public employment, public education, and public contracting.

  • Includes exceptions allowing bona fide sex-based qualifications necessary for normal operation of public employment, education, or contracting, and does not invalidate existing court orders or consent decrees in effect at the amendment's effective date.

  • Permits actions necessary to maintain eligibility for federal programs where ineligibility would result in loss of federal funding to the state.

  • Establishes that remedies for violations shall be the same regardless of the injured party's race, color, sex, ethnicity, or national origin, consistent with existing state antidiscrimination laws.

Legislative Description

Constitutional Amendment; prohibiting discrimination based on race or sex in public employment, education or contracts; ballot.

Civil and Criminal Procedure and Courts

Last Action

Filed with Secretary of State

5/3/2011

Committee Referrals

Rules3/16/2011
Judiciary2/14/2011

Full Bill Text

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