Loading chat...
OK SB1988
Bill
Status
3/13/2014
Primary Sponsor
Anthony Sykes
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Transfers appointment authority for the six attorney members of the Judicial Nominating Commission from the Oklahoma Bar Association to legislative leaders—three appointed by the Senate President Pro Tempore and three by the House Speaker
-
Requires all six attorney commissioners to be Oklahoma Bar Association members, with at least one appointee from each congressional district
-
Vacancies for lawyer commissioners must be filled by the original appointing authority (either Senate President Pro Tem or House Speaker)
-
Immediately terminates all current appointed attorney member positions on the Commission upon the effective date, deeming those seats vacant
-
Requires the President Pro Tempore and Speaker to make initial appointments within 30 days of the November 1, 2014 effective date
Legislative Description
Courts; relating to Judicial Nominating Commission; modifying appointing authority; vacancies; terms. Effective date.
Civil and Criminal Procedure and Courts
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Judiciary
3/19/2014