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OK SJR79

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Anthony Sykes

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendment to Oklahoma Constitution by adding Section 5 to Article XIII-A requiring the Legislature to establish tuition and fees at institutions within the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education.

  • Makes the Legislature's duty to set tuition and fees exclusive and prohibits delegation of this authority in any way.

  • Directs the Secretary of State to refer the proposed amendment to voters for approval or rejection.

  • Specifies ballot title language describing the constitutional amendment and its effects on tuition and fee-setting authority.

Legislative Description

Constitutional Amendment; granting the Legislature the exclusive authority to set tuition and fees in higher education. Ballot title.

Education - Higher

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Education Committee then to Appropriations Committee

2/8/2012

Committee Referrals

Education2/8/2012

Full Bill Text

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