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OK SJR47

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Silk

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment adding Section 8 to Article I of the Oklahoma Constitution to prohibit the state, cities, counties, and political subdivisions from contracting with or investing in entities doing business with U.S. State Department-designated state sponsors of terrorism

  • Existing contracts or investments at the time of enactment cannot be renewed and must be cancelled or divested at the earliest prudent opportunity

  • Sets December 31, 2018 as the absolute deadline for terminating all prohibited contracts and investments

  • Directs the Secretary of State to refer the proposed amendment to voters for approval or rejection through a ballot referendum

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; prohibiting governmental contracts or investments in countries sponsoring terrorism. Ballot title.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/2/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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