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OK SJR70
Joint Resolution
Status
2/6/2012
Primary Sponsor
Josh Brecheen
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AI Summary
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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.
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Restores civil rights to persons receiving full pardons for criminal offenses, except where civil rights have been suspended for other unpardoned offenses.
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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.
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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.
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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