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OK HJR1068

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Mike Reynolds

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes to amend Section 2 of Article V of the Oklahoma Constitution by lowering voter signature requirements for ballot initiatives and referendum measures.

  • Reduces the percentage of legal voters needed to propose legislative initiatives from 8% to 5%.

  • Reduces the percentage of legal voters needed to propose constitutional amendments by petition from 15% to 10%.

  • Reduces the percentage of legal voters needed to petition for a referendum from 5% to 3%.

  • Directs the Secretary of State to place the proposed amendment on the ballot for voter approval or rejection.

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; modifying percentages of voters needed to propose certain measures; ballot title; filing.

General Legislation

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/7/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules2/7/2012

Full Bill Text

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