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OK HJR1025
Joint Resolution
Status
2/6/2017
Primary Sponsor
David Brumbaugh
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AI Summary
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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.
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Changes the name "State Industrial Workers' Compensation Court" to "Workers' Compensation Court of Existing Claims" in the constitutional provision listing Oklahoma's judicial bodies.
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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.
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Establishes ballot title describing the measure as a constitutional amendment containing clarifying language, with yes/no voting options.
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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