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OK HJR1003

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

John Montgomery

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the Secretary of State to refer a proposed amendment to Section 26 of Article II of the Oklahoma Constitution to voters for approval or rejection

  • Amends the constitutional right to keep and bear arms by adding a definition specifying that "arms" means rifles, shotguns, handguns, and nonlethal weapons

  • Maintains existing language protecting the right to keep and bear arms in defense of home, person, property, or in aid of the civil power when legally summoned

  • Preserves the Legislature's authority to regulate the carrying of weapons

  • Requires the Chief Clerk of the House to file copies of the resolution with the Secretary of State and Attorney General immediately after passage

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; providing definition; ballot title; filing.

Public Safety

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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