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OK SJR6

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lonnie Paxton

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the Secretary of State to submit to Oklahoma voters for approval the repeal of Section 3 of Article VII-B of the Oklahoma Constitution, which establishes the Judicial Nominating Commission.

  • Amends Sections 1, 2, and 4 of Article VII-B to replace the Judicial Nominating Commission process with gubernatorial nomination of Supreme Court Justices and Appellate Court Judges, subject to Senate confirmation.

  • Requires judicial officers appointed or retained after the resolution's effective date to serve during good behavior with compensation that cannot be diminished during their tenure.

  • Allows the Governor to call a special legislative session for Senate confirmation of judicial nominations if the Senate is not in regular session.

  • Makes language gender-neutral throughout the constitutional article and updates terminology from "Section" to "Article" designations.

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; Judicial Nominating Commission; requiring Senate confirmation of certain judicial appointments. Ballot title.

Last Action

Placed on General Order

3/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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