S.J.Res.27

Constitutional amendment; clarifying Pardon and Parole Board voting procedures.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Clarifies voting procedures for the Pardon and Parole Board in Oklahoma.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to clarify the voting procedures of the Pardon and Parole Board in Oklahoma. It updates the language to specify that the Board can grant parole for nonviolent offenses but not for those sentenced to death or life imprisonment without parole. The Governor retains the power to grant paroles, subject to Board recommendations. The Board must consist of five members, with three appointed by the Governor, one by the Chief Justice, and one by the Presiding Judge of the Criminal Court of Appeals.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 3

Senate

Second Reading referred to Rules

Feb 2

Senate

First Reading

Feb 2

Senate

Authored by Senator Goodwin