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OK HJR1073
Joint Resolution
Status
2/6/2012
Primary Sponsor
John Enns
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AI Summary
HJR 1073 Summary
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Proposes amending Oklahoma Constitution Article II, Section 12 to allow state officers to serve on active duty in the National Guard or military reserves if ordered to do so by proper authority
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Currently, the constitution prohibits state officeholders from holding federal offices; this exception would carve out military active duty service
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Directs the Secretary of State to refer the proposed amendment to voters for approval or rejection as a ballot measure
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Includes specific ballot title language explaining that the measure would allow state officers to serve on active duty when called, overriding the dual office-holding prohibition
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Requires filing of the resolution with the Secretary of State and Attorney General following passage
Legislative Description
Constitutional amendment; authorizing state officers to serve on active duty if so ordered; ballot title; filing.
Government
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Rules
2/7/2012