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OK SB1145

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

John Bennett

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 74 O.S. 2011, Section 9.2 to change the trigger for Governor's emergency powers from when the U.S. "becomes actually at war" to when the U.S. "formally declares war" with a foreign power
  • Adds a new condition allowing the Governor to exercise emergency powers if the State of Oklahoma is actually invaded
  • Authorizes the Governor to appoint committees to deal with defense issues and pay their expenses from the Governor's contingency fund during qualifying emergencies
  • Effective date: November 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Governor; modifying obsolete language. Effective date.

Last Action

Measure failed: Ayes: 24 Nays: 15

3/10/2016

Committee Referrals

Veterans and Military Affairs2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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