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OK SJR67

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Greg Treat

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the Governor to appoint the Superintendent of Public Instruction with Senate consent for a 4-year term concurrent with the Governor's term, replacing the election process.

  • Removes eligibility requirements and term limit provisions for the Superintendent of Public Instruction, aligning the position with other appointed executive officers.

  • Maintains 8-year term limits for Governor and other elected executive officers (Lieutenant Governor, State Auditor and Inspector, Attorney General, State Treasurer, Commissioner of Labor).

  • Requires the Secretary of State to refer the proposed constitutional amendment to voters for approval or rejection.

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

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; providing for appointment of State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Ballot title.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/3/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2016

Full Bill Text

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