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OK SB946

OK SB946
Oklahoma Open Meeting Act; adding Judicial Nominating Commission to definition of public body. Emergency.


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Introduced
02/01/2021
In Committee
04/08/2021
Crossed Over
03/11/2021
Passed
Dead
05/27/2022

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act; amending 25 O.S. 2011, Sections 304, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 3, O.S.L. 2020 and 307, as last amended by Section 57, Chapter 476, O.S.L. 2019 and 310 (25 O.S. Supp. 2020, Sections 304 and 307), which relate to definitions and executive sessions; adding Judicial Nominating Commission to definition of public body; establishing purposes for permissible executive sessions; and declaring an emergency.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act to add the Judicial Nominating Commission to the definition of "public body," which means the Commission's meetings would be subject to the Act's open meeting requirements. The bill also establishes specific purposes for which the Judicial Nominating Commission can hold executive sessions, such as discussing the merits and qualifications of judicial candidates. Additionally, the bill prohibits members of the state legislature from attending the Judicial Nominating Commission's executive sessions. The bill declares an emergency, meaning it would take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

House Floor 1 Floor Amendment by ODONNELL - 1 Floor Amendment by ODONNELL (on 04/07/2022)

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