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OK SJR65

Joint Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/9/2016

Primary Sponsor

Elise Hall

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the Secretary of State to submit proposed amendments to Sections 1 and 4 of Article VI of the Oklahoma Constitution to voters for approval.

  • Requires the Governor to appoint the Commissioner of Labor with Senate consent for a four-year term concurrent with the Governor's term, rather than through election.

  • Removes term limit restrictions for the Commissioner of Labor position in Section 4 of Article VI.

  • Maintains eight-year term limits for Governor and other executive officers (Lieutenant Governor, State Auditor and Inspector, Attorney General, State Treasurer, Superintendent of Public Instruction).

  • Directs the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to file the resolution with the Secretary of State and Attorney General immediately after passage.

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; providing for appointment of Labor Commissioner. Ballot title.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

3/14/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2016

Full Bill Text

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