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OK SJR42
Joint Resolution
Status
2/7/2011
Primary Sponsor
Clark Jolley
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AI Summary
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Proposes amendment to Section 16 of Article VI of the Oklahoma Constitution regarding succession of gubernatorial powers to Lieutenant Governor.
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Deletes "removal from the state" as a circumstance triggering transfer of Governor's powers and duties to Lieutenant Governor.
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Retains transfer of powers for impeachment, death, failure to qualify, resignation, or inability to discharge office duties.
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Directs Secretary of State to refer proposed amendment to voters for approval or rejection, with ballot title provided.
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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