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OK HJR1025

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/6/2017

Primary Sponsor

David Brumbaugh

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the Secretary of State to refer a proposed amendment to Section 1 of Article VII of the Oklahoma Constitution to voters for approval or rejection.

  • Changes the name "State Industrial Workers' Compensation Court" to "Workers' Compensation Court of Existing Claims" in the constitutional provision listing Oklahoma's judicial bodies.

  • Maintains existing language regarding the judiciary structure including the Supreme Court, Court of Criminal Appeals, District Courts, and municipal courts, with legislative authority to change or abolish these courts.

  • Establishes ballot title describing the measure as a constitutional amendment containing clarifying language, with yes/no voting options.

  • Requires the Chief Clerk of the House to file copies of the resolution with the Secretary of State and Attorney General immediately after passage.

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; clarifying language; ballot title; filing.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/7/2017

Committee Referrals

Rules2/7/2017

Full Bill Text

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