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OK SJR6
Joint Resolution
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lonnie Paxton
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Allows the Governor to call a special legislative session for Senate confirmation of judicial nominations if the Senate is not in regular session.
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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