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OK SJR76

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Eddie Fields

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 1 of Article XIII-B of the Oklahoma Constitution to restructure the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges from nine members to nine appointed members (removing the State Superintendent of Public Instruction as an ex-officio member).

  • Requires geographic representation with members residing in counties where five specific regional universities have their main campuses, plus two at-large appointments; all members limited to one full term plus any partial initial term.

  • Removes compensation limits and outdated provisions regarding executive session voting requirements, employment restrictions with higher education institutions, and meeting attendance penalties.

  • Establishes a two-year cooling-off period before former board members can work for institutions under the Board's supervision.

  • Directs the Secretary of State to place the proposed amendment on the ballot with specified ballot language describing the structural changes and new governance requirements.

Legislative Description

Constitutional Amendment; reconstituting the membership of the board of the Regional University System of Oklahoma. Ballot title.

Education - Higher

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Education

2/8/2012

Committee Referrals

Education2/8/2012

Full Bill Text

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