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OK HJR1088

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/3/2014

Primary Sponsor

Randon Grau

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendment to Section 57 of Article V of the Oklahoma Constitution regarding the one subject per bill requirement

  • 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

  • Creates presumption that legislation contains only one subject if the explanatory statement receives simple majority affirmative approval in both chambers upon final passage

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/4/2014

Full Bill Text

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