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OK SJR80

Joint Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/19/2012

Primary Sponsor

John Enns

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendment to Section 12 of Article II of the Oklahoma Constitution to allow military service members to hold state office simultaneously with certain military positions

  • Creates exemptions from dual office-holding prohibitions for: National Guard officers and enlisted members, National Guard Reserve members, Officers Reserve Corps members, Organized Reserves enlisted members, and Oklahoma State Guard/state militia members

  • Authorizes the Legislature to enact implementing laws to carry out the constitutional amendment provisions

  • Requires Secretary of State to submit the amendment to voters for approval or rejection on the ballot with specified ballot title language

  • Directs the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to file the resolution with the Secretary of State and Attorney General

Legislative Description

Constitutional Amendment; providing that dual office holding provision not be construed to prohibit military service. Ballot title.

Government

Last Action

Coauthored by Representative(s) Roberts (Sean)

4/11/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules3/21/2012
Veterans and Military Affairs2/8/2012

Full Bill Text

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