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OK SJR1

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Carri Hicks

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the Secretary of State to refer a proposed amendment to Section 23 of Article V of the Oklahoma Constitution to voters for approval or rejection.

  • Adds subsection B to Section 23, allowing legislators to be employed as certified teachers by public school districts in Oklahoma after completing their elected term.

  • Maintains existing prohibitions on legislators receiving appointments or being interested in state contracts during their term and for two years thereafter.

  • Changes constitutional language from gender-specific pronouns ("he") to gender-neutral pronouns ("he or she") throughout Section 23.

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

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; allowing a member of the Legislature to be employed as a public school teacher upon completion of term.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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