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OK HJR1021

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Gary Banz

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes constitutional amendment to reduce Oklahoma House of Representatives from 101 to 93 districts and Oklahoma State Senate from 48 to 45 districts, effective with the 55th Legislature in 2015.

  • Requires all legislative districts to comply with United States Constitution standards and applicable federal court decisions regarding district boundaries and population.

  • Repeals existing Sections 9A and 10A of Article X and adds new Section 10B to Article V of the Oklahoma Constitution.

  • Directs Secretary of State to refer the amendment to voters with specified ballot title explaining the reduction in legislative seats.

  • Requires Chief Clerk of House to file copies of the resolution with Secretary of State and Attorney General.

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; Oklahoma House of Representatives; Oklahoma State Senate; districts; ballot title; filing.

Government

Last Action

Referred to Rules Committee

2/8/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules2/8/2012
Redistricting2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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