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OK SJR22
Joint Resolution
Status
3/14/2013
Primary Sponsor
Clark Jolley
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AI Summary
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Proposes constitutional amendment to add Section 4A to Article VII-B of Oklahoma Constitution regarding Chief Justice appointment procedures beginning April 1, 2015.
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Governor appoints Chief Justice with Senate confirmation; if nominee is sitting Supreme Court Justice, Judicial Nominating Commission review is waived.
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If nominee is not a current Court member, nominee must follow standard procedures established in Section 4 of Article VII-B regarding Judicial Nominating Commission submission and screening.
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Directs Secretary of State to refer proposed amendment to voters for approval or rejection.
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Requires President Pro Tempore of Senate to file copies with Secretary of State and Attorney General immediately after passage.
Legislative Description
Constitutional amendment; modifying certain appointment procedure for Chief Justice.
Civil and Criminal Procedure and Courts
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Judiciary
3/19/2013