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OK SJR60

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

David Holt

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending Section 1 of Article XXIV of the Oklahoma Constitution to remove the requirement that constitutional amendments submitted to voters embrace only one general subject
  • Currently, Oklahoma law prohibits constitutional amendments from covering more than one general subject and requires voters to vote separately on each proposal
  • Requires a majority vote in both legislative houses to refer the amendment to voters at the next general election, or a two-thirds vote in each house to call a special election
  • Directs the Secretary of State to place the measure on the ballot as a Legislative Referendum for voter approval or rejection
  • President Pro Tempore of the Senate must file copies of the resolution with both the Secretary of State and the Attorney General after passage

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; content requirement. Ballot title.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/3/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2016

Full Bill Text

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