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OK HB2199

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Calvey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

HB 2199 Summary

  • Creates the "Lawyers' Right to Work Act" making payment of dues to the Oklahoma Bar Association optional rather than mandatory for admitted attorneys in Oklahoma.

  • Prohibits court and government officials from inquiring whether a lawyer has paid dues to the Oklahoma Bar Association.

  • Makes bar dues payment non-discoverable in legal proceedings and prohibits the Oklahoma Bar Association from sharing information about attorney payment or non-payment status with anyone outside its officers and employees.

  • Becomes effective November 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Attorneys; making Oklahoma Bar Association dues optional; effective date.

Professions and Occupations

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary and Civil Procedure

2/9/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Civil Procedure2/9/2015
Government Oversight and Accountability2/3/2015

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