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OK HB2798

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Randon Grau

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Constitutional challenges to state statutes must be ruled upon by a panel of at least three district judges from the judicial district where the case is pending, with judges assigned randomly
  • If a judicial district lacks three district judges, associate district judges may serve on the panel; if still insufficient, the panel may consist of two judges
  • Any finding that a state statute is unconstitutional must be issued as a written opinion
  • The Oklahoma Supreme Court retains authority to assume original jurisdiction under the state constitution
  • Effective date: November 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Civil procedure; procedure for consideration of constitutionality of state statutes; effective date.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Judiciary and Civil Procedure

2/2/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Civil Procedure2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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