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OK SJR2

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Josh Brecheen

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the Secretary of State to refer to voters a proposed amendment to Sections 21 and 26 of Article V of the Oklahoma Constitution.

  • Changes the Oklahoma Legislature to meet in regular sessions only in odd-numbered years instead of annually, with sessions running from the first Monday in February through the last Friday in May.

  • Requires the Board on Legislative Compensation to reduce legislative salaries, with the first salary reduction after November 2016 capped at no more than one-half the previously set amount.

  • Adds an organizational session in odd-numbered years on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in January for constitutional duties and legislative organization only, recessing until February.

  • Authorizes legislative intent statement noting that reduced legislative sessions and lower salaries will decrease state government costs including operations, utilities, and State Capitol maintenance expenses.

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; providing for legislative sessions in odd-numbered years. Ballot title.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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