Bill > SJR43

Introduced Session

A Joint Resolution directing the Secretary of State to refer to the people for their approval or rejection the repeal of Article VII and Article VII- B, which relate to the Judicial Department and the selection of justices and judges, and the proposed addition of a new Article VII-C to the Oklahoma Constitution; establishing judicial power in this state; establishing courts; establishing requirements for Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeals; establishing jurisdiction of courts; providing for gubernatorial appointment of justices and judges; requiring Senate confirmation; providing for elections of certain justices; specifying terms of office; providing for retention ballots for certain justices and judges; establishing procedures for filling of vacancies; providing for administrative authority over courts; authorizing Legislature to enact necessary laws; providing an effective date; providing ballot title; and directing filing..

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Mark Lepak (R)*,  Greg Treat (R)*,  Micheal Bergstrom (R),  David Bullard (R),  Julie Daniels (R),  Shane Jett (R),  Joe Newhouse (R), 

Conference granted, naming Conference Committee on Banking, Financial Services and Pensions (on 05/16/2022)

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