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OK SJR36

Joint Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2011

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Sullivan

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Section 3 of Article VII-B of the Oklahoma Constitution, eliminating the Judicial Nominating Commission

  • Amends Section 4 of Article VII-B to allow the Governor to appoint judges directly, with Senate confirmation required

  • Provides that if the Senate is not in session when an appointment is made, the Governor may call the Senate into special session no more than once per quarter for confirmation

  • Directs the Secretary of State to refer the proposed constitutional amendment to voters for approval or rejection

  • Establishes ballot title and language for the referendum on the amendment

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; modifying judicial appointment procedure.

Vote of the People

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

3/16/2011

Committee Referrals

Rules3/16/2011
Judiciary2/14/2011

Full Bill Text

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