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OK SJR1

OK SJR1
Constitutional amendment; allowing a member of the Legislature to be employed as a public school teacher upon completion of term.


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Introduced
02/03/2025
In Committee
02/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

A Joint Resolution directing the Secretary of State to refer to the people for their approval or rejection a proposed amendment to Section 23 of Article V of the Oklahoma Constitution; allowing a member of the Legislature to be employed as a certified teacher with a public school district in this state after completion of certain term; making language gender neutral; providing ballot title; and directing filing.

AI Summary

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to the Oklahoma State Constitution that would allow members of the state Legislature to be employed as certified teachers in public school districts after completing their elected term. Currently, legislators are restricted from taking certain appointments or positions during and shortly after their term of office. The proposed amendment would create a specific exception to these restrictions, permitting legislators to work as teachers in public schools following the conclusion of their legislative term. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to refer this proposed amendment to voters for approval or rejection, and includes a ballot title that succinctly explains the proposed change. The amendment also updates the language to be gender-neutral, replacing gendered pronouns like "he" with "he or she" throughout the text. If approved by voters, this change would provide additional employment opportunities for state legislators after their term of service, specifically in the field of public education.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules (on 02/04/2025)

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