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This bill amends Oklahoma state law to require the display of a Ten Commandments monument at the Oklahoma State Capitol, establishing specific requirements for its implementation and protection. The bill authorizes state and local government entities to display replicas of historical documents like the Ten Commandments, Magna Carta, Declaration of Independence, and other significant documents on public grounds. Specifically, the Governor, Senate President Pro Tempore, and House Speaker must collaborate within one year to determine the monument's design, placement, security, and construction, and they may consult with third-party groups during this process. The monument must be funded exclusively through donations and cannot be relocated without approval from three-fourths of both legislative houses and the Governor's consent. The bill also creates a serious criminal penalty, making it a felony to knowingly damage or destroy the monument. Additionally, the bill maintains existing provisions allowing the Attorney General to legally defend such displays if their constitutionality is challenged. The bill is declared an emergency measure, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb380&Session=2600