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OK HJR1017

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/4/2013

Primary Sponsor

Gary Banz

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendment to Oklahoma Constitution adding new Section 10B to Article V, effective beginning 2023 legislative session.

  • Reduces Oklahoma House of Representatives from 101 to 93 districts and Oklahoma State Senate from 48 to 40 districts.

  • Requires all legislative districts to conform to United States Constitution standards as interpreted by U.S. Supreme Court and federal courts regarding population and boundary legality.

  • Repeals existing Sections 9A and 10A of Article V of the Oklahoma Constitution.

  • Directs Secretary of State to place amendment on ballot for voter approval; requires filing with Secretary of State and Attorney General.

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; modifying number of legislative districts; ballot title; filing.

Government

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/6/2013

Committee Referrals

Rules2/6/2013

Full Bill Text

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