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OK SJR27
Joint Resolution
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Regina Goodwin
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to Section 10 of Article VI requiring voter approval to modify Pardon and Parole Board voting procedures
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Specifies that a tie vote on clemency recommendations for death row inmates shall not constitute a denial of the recommendation
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Creates seven alternate Board members (three appointed by the Governor, two by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, two by the Presiding Judge of the Criminal Court of Appeals) to vote when regular members are absent or recused
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Requires alternate members to represent the same appointing authority as the absent/recused member and grants them at least 180 days to review clemency applications
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Directs the Secretary of State to refer the proposed amendment to Oklahoma voters for approval or rejection as a ballot measure
Legislative Description
Constitutional amendment; clarifying Pardon and Parole Board voting procedures.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Rules
2/3/2026