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OK SJR34
Joint Resolution
Status
2/1/2016
Primary Sponsor
Josh Brecheen
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the Oklahoma Legislature to meet in regular sessions only in odd-numbered years instead of annually, with sessions running from the first Monday in February through the last Friday in May
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Mandates the Board on Legislative Compensation reduce legislators' salaries to no more than one-half of the previous amount at its first meeting after November 2016
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Requires the Secretary of State to refer the proposed amendments to Sections 21 and 26 of Article V of the Oklahoma Constitution to voters for approval or rejection
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Intended to reduce state government costs through lower legislative operations expenses, utilities, and State Capitol maintenance and renovation costs during longer legislative interim periods
Legislative Description
Constitutional amendment; providing for legislative sessions in odd-numbered years. Ballot title.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Rules
2/2/2016