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OK HJR1003
Joint Resolution
Status
2/2/2015
Primary Sponsor
John Montgomery
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AI Summary
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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
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Amends the constitutional right to keep and bear arms by adding a definition specifying that "arms" means rifles, shotguns, handguns, and nonlethal weapons
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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
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Preserves the Legislature's authority to regulate the carrying of weapons
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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