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OK SJR36
Joint Resolution
Status
2/1/2016
Primary Sponsor
Josh Brecheen
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AI Summary
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Oklahoma applies to Congress under Article V of the U.S. Constitution for a convention of states to propose constitutional amendments
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Convention scope limited to three subjects: imposing fiscal restraints on the federal government, limiting federal power and jurisdiction, and establishing term limits for federal officials and members of Congress
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Application may be aggregated with other states' applications on any single subject (balanced budget, limiting federal power, or term limits) when determining if two-thirds threshold is met
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Secretary of the Senate directed to transmit copies to U.S. Senate and House leadership, Oklahoma's congressional delegation, and presiding officers of all state legislatures
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Application remains active until at least two-thirds of state legislatures submit applications on the same subject
Legislative Description
Joint Resolution; applying to U.S. Congress for convention of states under Article V of U.S. Constitution.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Rules
2/2/2016