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OK SJR66

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jason Murphey

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Amends Section 1 of Article VI of the Oklahoma Constitution to add the Commissioner of Insurance as an appointed executive officer.

  • Removes the 8-year term limit for the Commissioner of Insurance position in Section 23 of Article VI.

  • Allows individuals currently serving as Commissioner to complete their elected term and serve an additional 8 years under the new appointment system.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2016

Full Bill Text

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