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OK HJR1068

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Hickman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the Secretary of State to refer a proposed amendment to Section 1 of Article IV of the Oklahoma Constitution to voters for approval or rejection.

  • Amends constitutional language to clarify that state government powers are divided into three separate departments (Legislative, Executive, and Judicial) and that no department shall exercise powers properly belonging to another.

  • Establishes ballot title describing the measure as amending the Oklahoma Constitution to clarify language related to state government, with yes/no voting options.

  • Requires the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to file one copy of the resolution and ballot title with the Secretary of State and one copy with the Attorney General immediately after passage.

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; clarifying language; 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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