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OK HJR1065
Joint Resolution
Status
2/1/2016
Primary Sponsor
John Jordan
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AI Summary
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Directs the Secretary of State to place a proposed amendment to Section 4 of Article VII-B of the Oklahoma Constitution on the ballot for voter approval.
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Changes the Judicial Nominating Commission requirement from submitting three (3) candidates to submitting a list of all qualified candidates for vacant judicial offices.
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Requires each nominee to have previously notified the Commission in writing of willingness to serve as a Judicial Officer if appointed.
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Maintains the Governor's authority to appoint one nominee within 60 days, with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court making the appointment if the Governor fails to do so.
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Specifies the Chief Clerk of the House file one copy with the Secretary of State and one copy with the Attorney General immediately after passage.
Legislative Description
Constitutional amendment; modifying method for selection of candidates for judicial office; ballot title; filing.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Rules
2/2/2016