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OK SJR20

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Ann Griffin

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Origin

Senate

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.

  • Establishes the right to keep and bear arms, including handguns, rifles, shotguns, knives, nonlethal defensive weapons, and ammunition, for security, self-defense, lawful hunting, recreation, and other legitimate purposes, with such right subject to strict scrutiny if regulated.

  • Permits the Legislature to prohibit arm possession by convicted felons, those adjudicated mentally incompetent, and those involuntarily committed to mental institutions.

  • Prohibits any law imposing registration or special taxation on the acquisition, ownership, possession, or transfer of arms, ammunition, or their components.

  • Requires the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to file copies of the resolution with the Secretary of State and Attorney General immediately after passage.

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; prohibiting laws requiring firearm registration and taxation. Ballot title.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/4/2015

Committee Referrals

Rules2/4/2015

Full Bill Text

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