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OK SJR1
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Maintains existing prohibitions on legislators receiving appointments or being interested in state contracts during their term and for two years thereafter.
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Changes constitutional language from gender-specific pronouns ("he") to gender-neutral pronouns ("he or she") throughout Section 23.
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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