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OK HJR1082

Joint Resolution

Status

Engrossed

2/16/2012

Primary Sponsor

Gary Banz

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendment to Section 12, Article II of the Oklahoma Constitution to create an exception to the prohibition against dual office holding.

  • Allows state officers who are members of the Oklahoma National Guard or military reserve components to retain their state offices when ordered to active duty.

  • Requires the Secretary of State to refer the proposed constitutional amendment to voters for approval or rejection through ballot referendum.

  • Specifies the ballot title language explaining the constitutional change and requiring the standard FOR/AGAINST voting format.

  • Directs the House Chief Clerk to file the resolution with the Secretary of State and Attorney General immediately upon passage.

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; authorizing state officers to serve on active duty if so ordered; ballot title; filing.

Government

Last Action

SA's received

4/25/2012

Committee Referrals

Veterans and Military Affairs3/8/2012
Rules2/7/2012

Full Bill Text

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