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OK HB2299

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/26/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Lepak

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Dr. Tom Coburn Act" to regulate Oklahoma's participation in Article V constitutional conventions for proposing amendments

  • Defines "commissioner" as a person selected by legislative resolution to represent Oklahoma at an Article V convention, with authority and instructions set forth in their commission

  • Makes it a felony for a commissioner or alternate commissioner to exceed the scope of their granted authority by voting or acting beyond their commission's instructions

  • Creates a felony offense for knowingly bribing, threatening, intimidating, or obstructing any commissioner (including those from other states) at a convention held in Oklahoma

  • Effective date: November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Article V Conventions; enacting the Dr. Tom Coburn Act; definitions; prohibited conduct; criminal penalties; effective date.

Last Action

Coauthored by Senator Daniels

4/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/1/2025
Rules2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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