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OK SJR52

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

David Holt

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Sections 1 and 23 of Article VI of the Oklahoma Constitution to change the Commissioner of Insurance from an elected position to a gubernatorial appointment requiring Senate confirmation

  • Commissioner of Insurance would serve at the pleasure of the Governor rather than a fixed elected term

  • Maintains requirement that the Commissioner be at least 25 years old and well versed in insurance matters

  • Limits service as Commissioner to 8 years total (non-consecutive years count toward limit), excluding partial terms served to fill vacancies

  • Incumbent serving at time of passage may complete their elected term and remain eligible to serve an additional 8 years thereafter

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/2/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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