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OK SJR72

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

4/26/2016

Primary Sponsor

Rob Standridge

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the Secretary of State to refer to Oklahoma voters a constitutional amendment to repeal Section 5 of Article II of the Oklahoma Constitution.

  • Section 5 currently prohibits the use of public monies or property for sectarian or religious purposes.

  • Passed the Oklahoma Senate on March 7, 2016, and the House of Representatives on April 21, 2016.

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

  • Ballot measure will ask voters: "SHALL THE PROPOSAL BE APPROVED?" with options to vote "FOR THE PROPOSAL — YES" or "AGAINST THE PROPOSAL — NO".

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; relating to use of public monies or property for sectarian or religious purposes. Ballot title.

Last Action

Filed with Secretary of State

4/26/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2016

Full Bill Text

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