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OK SJR2
Joint Resolution
Status
2/2/2015
Primary Sponsor
Josh Brecheen
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AI Summary
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Directs the Secretary of State to refer to voters a proposed amendment to Sections 21 and 26 of Article V of the Oklahoma Constitution.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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