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OK SJR40

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Ralph Shortey

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

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

  • Changes the phrase "provided" to "Provided" (capitalization) and adds "however" to improve grammatical clarity in the constitutional text

  • Directs the Secretary of State to refer the proposed amendment to voters for approval or rejection at the next regular general election

  • Establishes the ballot title as clarifying that the measure amends constitutional language regarding how amendments are submitted to voters

  • Requires the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to file copies of the resolution with the Secretary of State and Attorney General immediately after 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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