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OK SJR31

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

4/13/2015

Primary Sponsor

Anthony Sykes

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the Secretary of State to submit a proposed amendment to the Oklahoma Constitution adding Section 9A to Article II for voter approval.

  • Establishes that all state statutes requiring, authorizing, imposing or relating to the death penalty are in full force and effect, subject to legislative amendment or repeal.

  • Allows any method of execution unless prohibited by the United States Constitution, with methods designated by the Legislature.

  • Provides that death sentences cannot be reduced based on an invalid execution method, and death sentences remain in force until lawfully executed by any valid method.

  • Declares the death penalty is not cruel or unusual punishment and does not contravene any other provision of the Oklahoma Constitution.

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; establishing validity of death penalty and methods of execution. Ballot title.

Last Action

Filed with Secretary of State

4/13/2015

Committee Referrals

Rules2/4/2015

Full Bill Text

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