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OK SJR33

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Kyle Loveless

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending Section 16 of Article VI of the Oklahoma Constitution to remove "removal from the State" as a circumstance triggering transfer of gubernatorial powers to the Lieutenant Governor

  • Retains existing triggers for succession: impeachment, death, failure to qualify, resignation, or inability to discharge duties

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

  • Directs the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to file copies of the resolution with both the Secretary of State and the Attorney General

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; deleting removal from state as circumstance under which powers of Governor devolve upon Lieutenant Governor. Ballot title.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/2/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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