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This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to modify the composition of Oklahoma's Judicial Nominating Commission by removing political party affiliation requirements for certain commission members. The amendment would eliminate existing language that restricts the number of commissioners who can belong to a single political party, specifically removing provisions that limit gubernatorial appointees and at-large members to no more than two or three members from any one political party. The Judicial Nominating Commission, which consists of 15 members (six gubernatorial appointees, six Oklahoma Bar Association members, and three at-large members), would retain its current structure but without the previous political party constraints. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to refer this proposed amendment to voters for approval or rejection, and provides a ballot title that explains the proposal as removing political party affiliation requirements for certain commission members. If approved, this change would provide more flexibility in commission membership and potentially reduce partisan considerations in the judicial nomination process.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sjr13&Session=2600