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OK SJR70

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Josh Brecheen

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes constitutional amendment to Section 10 of Article VI of the Oklahoma Constitution to grant the Pardon and Parole Board authority to grant parole for nonviolent offenses.

  • Restores civil rights to persons receiving full pardons for criminal offenses, except where civil rights have been suspended for other unpardoned offenses.

  • Requires the Pardon and Parole Board to report annually to the Legislature on all paroles granted, including names of parolees, conviction details, and parole dates.

  • Maintains existing restrictions preventing parole for persons sentenced to death, life without parole, or under Section 13.1 of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes.

  • Directs the Secretary of State to refer the proposed amendment to voters for approval or rejection in accordance with state law.

Legislative Description

Constitutional Amendment; modifying certain parole authority.

Crimes and Punishments

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Judiciary

2/8/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/8/2012

Full Bill Text

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