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OK SB598

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/7/2013

Primary Sponsor

Jason Murphey

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs Secretary of State to submit proposed amendments to Sections 1, 3, and 4 of Article VI of Oklahoma Constitution to voters for approval

  • Changes Superintendent of Public Instruction, Commissioner of Labor, and Commissioner of Insurance from elected to appointed positions by the Governor with Senate consent, effective January 14, 2019

  • Terms for these three appointed positions run concurrently with Governor's term (4 years); removes eligibility requirements previously specified for Superintendent of Public Instruction

  • Directs repeal of Section 23 of Article VI relating to Insurance Commissioner

  • Limits Governor to 8 years total service; limits Lieutenant Governor, State Auditor, Attorney General, and State Treasurer to 8 years each

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; providing for appointment of certain offices by Governor.

Government

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

3/14/2013

Committee Referrals

Rules3/14/2013
General Government2/19/2013
Rules2/5/2013

Full Bill Text

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