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OK HJR1021
Joint Resolution
Status
2/7/2011
Primary Sponsor
Gary Banz
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AI Summary
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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.
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Requires all legislative districts to comply with United States Constitution standards and applicable federal court decisions regarding district boundaries and population.
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Repeals existing Sections 9A and 10A of Article X and adds new Section 10B to Article V of the Oklahoma Constitution.
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Directs Secretary of State to refer the amendment to voters with specified ballot title explaining the reduction in legislative seats.
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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