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OK HJR1040

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jason Murphey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit Oklahoma Supreme Court Justices to 12 years of service, which need not be consecutive
  • Years served filling a partial term would not count toward the 12-year limit, but anyone who has completed 12 years cannot serve a partial term
  • Justices serving on January 1, 2017 would be allowed to complete their existing term plus an additional 12 years
  • Requires the Secretary of State to refer the amendment to voters for approval or rejection
  • Maintains existing requirements that Justices must be at least 30 years old, a qualified elector in their district for one year, and a licensed practicing attorney or judge for five years

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; providing term limits for Supreme Court Justices; ballot title; filing.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/2/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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