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OK SJR17
OK SJR17Joint resolution; calling a Constitutional Convention to alter, revise, or amend the present Constitution of the State of Oklahoma or propose a new Constitution.
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Introduced
02/06/2023
02/06/2023
In Committee
02/07/2023
02/07/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2024
05/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A Joint Resolution calling a Constitutional Convention to modernize, update, or amend the present Constitution of the State of Oklahoma or to propose a new Constitution; fixing the time and place thereof; providing for selection of delegates to the Convention; directing certain members of the Legislature and the Governor to form a committee to select certain delegates; providing date of adjournment; providing for submission of constitutional changes to the voters of the state; providing for submission of this joint resolution to a vote of the people; ordering a special election; providing ballot title; and directing filing.
AI Summary
This Joint Resolution calls for a Constitutional Convention in Oklahoma to modernize, update, or amend the state's current Constitution, or to propose an entirely new one, as required by state law which mandates such a vote at least every twenty years, with the last one being in 1970. The convention is scheduled to begin by September 12, 2024, and conclude by June 30, 2025, with delegates selected by a committee composed of legislative leaders and the Governor. A special election will be held by March 5, 2024, for Oklahomans to vote on whether to approve this convention, and any proposed changes to the Constitution would then be submitted to voters for final approval in 2026.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Rules (on 02/07/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sjr17&Session=2400 | 12/05/2023 |
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sjr17&Session=2300 | 01/19/2023 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SJR17%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF | 02/03/2023 |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20INT/SRES/SJR17%20INT.PDF | 01/19/2023 |
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