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OK SJR34

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Josh Brecheen

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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