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OK SJR29

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Ralph Shortey

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

SJR29 Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to Section 1 of Article XXIV of the Oklahoma Constitution to clarify language regarding the amendment process and voting procedures.

  • Specifies that proposed amendments must embrace only one general subject, with voters casting separate votes for each proposal.

  • Provides that when multiple articles are submitted together as amendments, each article constitutes a single proposition for voting purposes.

  • Directs the Secretary of State to place the proposed amendment on the ballot at the next regular general election, or at a special election if the Legislature votes by two-thirds majority in each house to order one.

  • Requires the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to immediately file a copy of the resolution with the Secretary of State and Attorney General following passage.

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; clarifying language. Ballot title. Filing.

Vote of the People

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/14/2011

Committee Referrals

Rules2/14/2011

Full Bill Text

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