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OK SJR2
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
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Amends Oklahoma Constitution to require the Legislature to meet in regular session only in odd-numbered years instead of annually, beginning the first Tuesday after the first Monday in January and adjourning by May 31st.
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Modifies compensation rules for legislators to prohibit payment in years when no regular legislative session is held.
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Restructures the Board on Legislative Compensation with revised composition and authority to set legislator compensation every two years, effective after the succeeding general election.
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Directs the Secretary of State to refer the constitutional amendments to voters for approval via ballot referendum with specified ballot title and language.
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Requires the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to file copies of the resolution with the Secretary of State and Attorney General immediately upon passage.
Legislative Description
Constitutional amendment; providing for Legislature to meet in odd-numbered years in regular session. Ballot title. Filing.
Government
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Rules Committee then to Appropriations Committee
2/8/2011