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OK HJR1056

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Sean Roberts

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Section 4 of Article VII-A of the Oklahoma Constitution regarding the Court on the Judiciary's Trial Division

  • 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

  • Changes current law where suspension during removal proceedings is discretionary to making it mandatory in cases involving criminal charges

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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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