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OK SJR51

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

David Holt

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending the Oklahoma Constitution to change the Commissioner of Labor from an elected position to one appointed by the Governor with Senate consent

  • The Commissioner of Labor would serve at the pleasure of the Governor rather than a fixed term

  • Includes a grandfather clause allowing the person serving as Commissioner at the time of the amendment's passage to complete their elected or appointed term

  • Removes the Commissioner of Labor from the list of executive officers with four-year terms beginning the second Monday of January after election

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

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; requiring appointment of Commissioner of Labor. Ballot title.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/2/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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