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OK HJR1056
Joint Resolution
Status
2/1/2016
Primary Sponsor
Sean Roberts
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to Section 4 of Article VII-A of the Oklahoma Constitution regarding the Court on the Judiciary's Trial Division
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Mandates automatic suspension of judges from presiding over criminal trials when they have been charged with a criminal act that would warrant removal from office if convicted
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Changes current law where suspension during removal proceedings is discretionary to making it mandatory in cases involving criminal charges
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Requires the Secretary of State to refer the proposed amendment to Oklahoma voters for approval or rejection
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Filed January 12, 2016 during the 2nd Session of the 55th Legislature by Representative Sean Roberts
Legislative Description
Constitutional amendment; requiring suspension of certain judges; ballot title; filing.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Rules
2/2/2016