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OK SJR83

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Ralph Shortey

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendment to Section 1, Article VII of Oklahoma Constitution to abolish the Court of Criminal Appeals
  • Removes references to Court of Criminal Appeals from constitutional language defining state judicial power
  • Renames "State Industrial Court" to "Workers' Compensation Court" in constitutional text
  • Requires Secretary of State to refer amendment to voters for approval or rejection
  • Establishes ballot title and procedures for legislative filing and implementation

Legislative Description

Constitutional Amendment; abolishing Court of Criminal Appeals.

Civil and Criminal Procedure and Courts

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Judiciary Committee then to Appropriations Committee

2/8/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/8/2012

Full Bill Text

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