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OK HJR1006

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/4/2013

Primary Sponsor

Eddie Fields

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

HJR 1006 Summary

  • Directs the Secretary of State to submit a proposed constitutional amendment to Oklahoma voters for approval, adding Section 38 to Article II of the state constitution.

  • Guarantees farmers and ranchers the right to engage in modern farming and ranching practices as essential to Oklahoma's economy, food security, and economic stability.

  • Prohibits the Legislature from passing laws that would restrict the use of agricultural technology and modern livestock production and ranching practices.

  • Specifies the ballot title and language for voter consideration, requiring the Chief Clerk of the House to file the resolution with the Secretary of State and Attorney General.

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; guaranteeing the right to engage in certain farming and ranching practices; ballot title; filing.

Agriculture

Last Action

Authored by Senator Fields (principal Senate author)

2/20/2013

Committee Referrals

Rules2/6/2013

Full Bill Text

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