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OK SJR44
Joint Resolution
Status
3/22/2017
Primary Sponsor
Anthony Sykes
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AI Summary
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Increases the number of judicial nominees submitted by the Judicial Nominating Commission from 3 to 5 candidates for each vacancy.
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Requires Senate confirmation of any judge appointed by the Governor, with appointments certified by the Secretary of State.
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Establishes 60-day confirmation deadlines for the Senate: 60 days from appointment if Legislature is in session, or 60 days from the first Monday in February if Legislature is not in session.
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Allows the Governor to call the Legislature into special session no more than once per quarter for Senate confirmation of judicial appointments.
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Provides that Senate inaction on an appointee within the specified timeframes constitutes automatic confirmation.
Legislative Description
Constitutional amendment; modifying selection process for judicial vacancies; requiring Senate confirmation of certain appointments. Ballot title.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Rules
3/27/2017