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OK SJR58

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

David Holt

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the School Modernization and Renew Teaching Commission, consisting of 15 members appointed equally by the Governor, Senate President Pro Tempore, and House Speaker, to exist until January 31, 2021

  • Requires the Commission to submit proposed legislation by December 31, 2020 that would consolidate Oklahoma's school districts to no more than 200 total districts

  • Mandates that district reductions be distributed proportionally across the state's largest county, second largest county, and remaining 75 counties, with percentage declines within 10 points of each other; prohibits recommending closure of any school sites

  • Establishes an expedited legislative process where the proposal receives up-or-down votes without amendment during the first session of the 58th Legislature, with the Lieutenant Governor drawing to determine which chamber votes first

  • Constitutional amendment provisions would expire on December 31, 2021

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; creating the School Modernization and Renew Teaching Commission. Ballot title.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/3/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2016

Full Bill Text

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