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OK HJR1025

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

5/25/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Hickman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending Section 23 of Article V of the Oklahoma Constitution to prohibit former legislators from being employed by or receiving compensation, payment, or expense reimbursement from any state governmental entity until July 1 of the year following the end of their term

  • Creates an exception allowing former legislators to be appointed to the Governor's cabinet system

  • Exempts retirement benefit payments and distributions from governmental tax-qualified retirement plans from the employment prohibition

  • Allows former legislators to receive lawful compensation if elected to another state office

  • Directs the Secretary of State to refer the proposed constitutional amendment to Oklahoma voters for approval or rejection

Legislative Description

Oklahoma Constitution; modifying provisions related to certain activity of legislators; providing exception; ballot title; filing.

Government

Last Action

Died in conference

5/25/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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