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OK SJR50
Joint Resolution
Status
2/6/2012
Primary Sponsor
Eddie Fields
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AI Summary
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Proposes amendment to Section 12 of Article II of the Oklahoma Constitution to allow state or local elective officers to serve simultaneously in the Oklahoma National Guard or United States Armed Forces.
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Current constitutional provision prohibits holding multiple offices at the same time; amendment creates specific exception for military service roles.
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Directs Secretary of State to refer proposed amendment to voters for approval or rejection in accordance with state law.
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Includes ballot title for the referendum stating the proposal would allow elective officers to serve in military forces without violating the dual office prohibition.
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Requires President Pro Tempore of Senate to file resolution copy with Secretary of State and Attorney General immediately after passage.
Legislative Description
Constitutional amendment relating to dual office holding; providing that elective officer not prohibited from serving in National Guard or Armed Forces. Ballot title.
Government
Last Action
Pending authorship Representative(s) Roberts (Sean)
2/9/2012