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OK SJR25
Joint Resolution
Status
3/21/2011
Primary Sponsor
George Faught
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AI Summary
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Proposes amendment to Section 10 of Article VI of Oklahoma Constitution to grant Pardon and Parole Board authority to grant parole for nonviolent offenses (previously board could only recommend to Governor).
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Full pardons granted by Governor restore all civil rights lost due to that offense, except where civil rights remain lost from other unpardoned offenses.
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Requires Governor to report all reprieves, commutations, paroles, and pardons to Legislature each regular session with specific details including name, offense, and dates.
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Requires Pardon and Parole Board to report all paroles granted to Legislature annually with names, crimes, conviction dates/places, and parole dates.
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Directs Secretary of State to submit proposed constitutional amendment to voters for approval or rejection with specified ballot title and language.
Legislative Description
Constitutional amendment; modifying parole authority. Ballot title. Filing.
Government
Last Action
CR; Do Pass Rules Committee
3/31/2011