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OK SJR31
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
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Directs the Secretary of State to submit a proposed amendment to the Oklahoma Constitution adding Section 9A to Article II for voter approval.
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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.
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Allows any method of execution unless prohibited by the United States Constitution, with methods designated by the Legislature.
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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.
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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