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OK SJR41

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Ralph Shortey

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

Senate Joint Resolution 41 Summary

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

  • Specifies that constitutional amendment proposals may be submitted at the next regular general election or at a special election if ordered by two-thirds vote of each legislative house.

  • Requires that each constitutional amendment proposal embrace only one general subject, with voters casting separate votes on each proposal submitted.

  • Establishes ballot title language for the measure, describing it as clarification of constitutional language in Article XXIV, Section 1.

  • Directs 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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