S.J.Res.13

Constitutional amendment; removing requirement of political party affiliation for certain membership of the Judicial Nominating Commission.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma SJR13 proposes to amend the state constitution to remove the requirement of political party affiliation for certain members of the Judicial.

Oklahoma SJR13 is a constitutional amendment that seeks to change the requirements for membership on the Judicial Nominating Commission. Specifically, it removes the need for certain appointed members to be affiliated with a political party. The amendment outlines the selection process for these members, including the roles of the Governor, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The proposed change aims to ensure that the Commission can operate without political party influence in the selection of its members.

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Current
Rules Committee
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Sponsors

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History

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Rules

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

First Reading

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

Authored by Senator Guthrie