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OK HJR1006

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

5/23/2014

Primary Sponsor

Eddie Fields

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

ENGR. H. J. R. NO. 1006 Summary

  • Proposes adding a new Section 38 to Article II of the Oklahoma Constitution to protect agriculture as a vital sector of Oklahoma's economy and guarantee farmers' and ranchers' rights to engage in modern farming and ranching practices.

  • Prohibits the Legislature from passing any law that would abridge the right of farmers and ranchers to employ agricultural technology and modern livestock production and ranching practices.

  • Includes an interpretation clause stating the amendment shall not modify common law or statutes relating to trespass, eminent domain, or other property rights.

  • Directs the Secretary of State to refer the proposed amendment to voters for approval or rejection with the specified ballot title and gist language.

  • Requires the Chief Clerk of the House to file copies of the resolution with the Secretary of State and Attorney General immediately after passage.

Legislative Description

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

Agriculture

Last Action

Died in conference

5/23/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules2/6/2013

Full Bill Text

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