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OK SB1196

OK SB1196
Officers; dual office holding; adding exemptions. Emergency.


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Introduced
04/10/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
05/17/2023
Passed
03/11/2024
Dead
Vetoed
03/12/2024

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO. 1196 By: Howard of the Senate and Echols of the House An Act relating to officers; amending 51 O.S. 2021, Section 6, which relates to dual office holding; adding exemptions; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: Dual office holding

AI Summary

This bill amends Oklahoma law to add several new exemptions to the prohibition on dual office holding. The key provisions include allowing certain state and local law enforcement officers, members of rural electric cooperatives and port authorities, and members of higher education governing boards who are appointed as state cabinet secretaries to hold multiple public offices simultaneously. The bill also clarifies the rules around military trial and appellate judges holding additional offices. Additionally, the bill declares an emergency, allowing the changes to take effect immediately upon passage.

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Vetoed 03/12/2024 (on 03/12/2024)

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