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OK SJR37
Joint Resolution
Status
3/7/2011
Primary Sponsor
Leslie Osborn
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AI Summary
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Proposes constitutional amendment requiring initiative and referendum signatures to meet required percentages (8%, 15%, and 5%) within each congressional district, rather than statewide.
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Requires the Governor to commission a fiscal analysis of initiative petition subject matter when proclamation setting an election date is issued, with a summary to appear on the ballot.
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Directs the Secretary of State to refer the proposed amendment to voters for approval or rejection through the established ballot process.
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Establishes ballot title and language explaining the changes to Oklahoma Constitution Section 2, Article V regarding the people's reserved powers.
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Requires the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to file copies with the Secretary of State and Attorney General immediately after passage.
Legislative Description
Constitutional amendment; modifying signature requirements for initiative and referendum petitions; requiring fiscal analysis. Ballot title. Filing.
Elections
Last Action
CR; Do Pass Rules Committee
4/7/2011