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OK SJR85

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Ralph Shortey

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes constitutional amendment to Section 2 of Article VII of Oklahoma Constitution limiting Supreme Court Justices to no more than 12 years of service on the Court.

  • Directs Secretary of State to place proposed amendment on ballot for voter approval, with specified ballot title and language.

  • Maintains existing requirements that Justices be at least 30 years old, qualified electors in their district for one year, and licensed practicing attorneys or judges for five years.

  • Requires President Pro Tempore of Senate to file copies of resolution with Secretary of State and Attorney General immediately after passage.

Legislative Description

Constitutional Amendment; establishing limitations on certain terms.

Civil and Criminal Procedure and Courts

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/8/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules2/8/2012

Full Bill Text

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