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OK SJR27

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Greg Treat

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the Secretary of State to submit proposed amendments to Articles VI and IX of the Oklahoma Constitution to voters for approval or rejection.

  • Changes the State Treasurer, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Commissioner of Labor, and Commissioner of Insurance from elected positions to gubernatorial appointments with 4-year terms concurrent with the Governor's term, subject to Senate consent.

  • Removes eligibility requirements for the State Treasurer and Superintendent of Public Instruction while establishing 8-year term limits for these offices and the Commissioner of Labor.

  • Modifies the Corporation Commission from an elected body to appointments by the Governor with Senate consent for 4-year terms, establishing 12-year term limits for Commission members.

  • Requires the Commissioner of Insurance to be at least 25 years old and knowledgeable in insurance matters, with an 8-year term limit.

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; providing for appointment of certain statewide elected officers. Ballot title.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/4/2015

Committee Referrals

Rules2/4/2015

Full Bill Text

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