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OK HJR1088
Joint Resolution
Status
2/3/2014
Primary Sponsor
Randon Grau
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AI Summary
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Proposes amendment to Section 57 of Article V of the Oklahoma Constitution regarding the one subject per bill requirement
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Allows legislature to include a statement explaining logical connection between multiple sections or mixed amendatory and new law provisions in the same or multiple titles of Oklahoma Statutes
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Creates presumption that legislation contains only one subject if the explanatory statement receives simple majority affirmative approval in both chambers upon final passage
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Shifts burden so challengers must prove by clear and convincing evidence that legislation violates the one subject requirement rather than legislature having to prove compliance
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Directs Secretary of State to refer proposed amendment to voters with specified ballot title and language
Legislative Description
Oklahoma Constitution; single subject requirement; legislative statement; simple majority; presumption; ballot title; filing.
Government
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Judiciary
2/4/2014