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OK HB3301

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/3/2014

Primary Sponsor

Leslie Osborn

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

HB 3301 Summary

  • Amends 20 O.S. 2011, Section 30.16, relating to the Court of Civil Appeals judicial retention process

  • Increases the voter approval threshold required for judges to be retained in office from a majority to 60 percent of voters

  • Judges seeking retention must file a declaration of candidacy at least 60 days before the general election

  • Retention questions appear on a separate ballot without party designation, with yes/no options

  • Effective date: November 1, 2014

Legislative Description

Courts; increasing percentage of voters required for retention of Judges of the Court of Civil Appeals; effective date.

Elections

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Judiciary

2/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/4/2014

Full Bill Text

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