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OK SJR42

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Clark Jolley

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendment to Section 16 of Article VI of the Oklahoma Constitution regarding succession of gubernatorial powers to Lieutenant Governor.

  • Deletes "removal from the state" as a circumstance triggering transfer of Governor's powers and duties to Lieutenant Governor.

  • Retains transfer of powers for impeachment, death, failure to qualify, resignation, or inability to discharge office duties.

  • Directs Secretary of State to refer proposed amendment to voters for approval or rejection, with ballot title provided.

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

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; modifying circumstances in which Lieutenant Governor serves as acting Governor. Ballot title. Filing.

Government

Last Action

Pending authorship Representative(s) Murphey

2/14/2011

Committee Referrals

Rules2/14/2011

Full Bill Text

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