HB2299

Article V Conventions; enacting the Dr. Tom Coburn Act; definitions; prohibited conduct; criminal penalties; effective date.

Chamber Passed·3/26/25

Oklahoma HB2299 establishes the Dr. Tom Coburn Act, defining terms and prohibiting certain conduct at Article V conventions.

Oklahoma HB2299, known as the Dr. Tom Coburn Act, introduces new provisions for conventions held under Article V of the United States Constitution. It defines terms such as "commissioner" and "commission," and outlines prohibited conduct including bribery, threats, intimidation, and obstruction of commissioners or interim commissioners. The act also prescribes criminal penalties for commissioners or interim commissioners who exceed their authority. The law aims to ensure orderly and lawful conduct at these conventions.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 5–3 · Mar 26, 2025
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
8
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

5 Yea

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3 Nay

DDR

Calendar

Apr 21

1:30 PM

Senate Judiciary REVISED Hearing

Apr 21

1:30 PM

Senate Judiciary 2ND REVISED Hearing

History

Apr 23

Senate

Placed on General Order

Apr 21

Senate

Reported Do Pass Judiciary committee; CR filed

Apr 7, 2025

Senate

Coauthored by Senator Daniels