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OK SJR66
Joint Resolution
Status
2/1/2016
Primary Sponsor
Jason Murphey
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AI Summary
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Directs the Governor to appoint the Commissioner of Insurance by and with Senate consent for a 4-year term concurrent with the Governor's term, replacing the elected position.
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Amends Section 1 of Article VI of the Oklahoma Constitution to add the Commissioner of Insurance as an appointed executive officer.
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Removes the 8-year term limit for the Commissioner of Insurance position in Section 23 of Article VI.
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Allows individuals currently serving as Commissioner to complete their elected term and serve an additional 8 years under the new appointment system.
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Secretary of State shall refer the amendment to voters for approval or rejection; President Pro Tempore of Senate shall file copies with Secretary of State and Attorney General.
Legislative Description
Constitutional amendment; providing for appointment of Insurance Commissioner. Ballot title.
Last Action
remove as principal author Representative Hall and substitute with Representative Murphey
3/3/2016