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OK SJR24
Joint Resolution
Status
Engrossed
3/14/2013
Primary Sponsor
Clark Jolley
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AI Summary
- Limits service as a Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court or Judge of any appellate court to a maximum of 20 years (non-consecutive years count toward the total)
- Eliminates the requirement for Justices and Judges to appear on retention ballots during their 20-year service period
- Provides a grandfather clause for Justices or Judges serving as of January 1, 2015, allowing them to complete their current term plus serve an additional 20 years from their last appointment or retention election date
- Changes the appointment process so the Governor fills appellate court vacancies by appointment from the judicial district where the vacancy occurs, rather than through non-partisan elections
- Requires the proposed constitutional amendment to Sections 1, 2, and 3 of Article VII be submitted to voters for approval through a ballot referendum
Legislative Description
Constitutional amendment; limiting term of service for certain justices and judges.
Civil and Criminal Procedure and Courts
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee
3/24/2014
Committee Referrals
Rules3/24/2014
Judiciary3/19/2013
Rules2/5/2013
Full Bill Text
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