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OK HJR1004

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Clark Jolley

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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 21 of Article X of the Oklahoma Constitution to voters for approval or rejection.

  • Amends the State Board of Equalization membership to clarify current composition: Governor, State Auditor and Inspector, State Treasurer, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Superintendent of Public Instruction, and President of the Board of Agriculture.

  • Establishes that if the offices of State Examiner and Inspector and State Auditor are consolidated into the State Auditor and Inspector position, the Superintendent of Public Instruction shall be added as a board member; if not consolidated, membership remains unchanged without the Superintendent.

  • Sets the ballot title to inform voters that the measure removes outdated references to a previously voter-approved state question and clarifies the Board of Equalization's membership.

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

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; State Board of Equalization; membership; ballot title

Appropriations

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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