Oklahoma 2022 Regular Session

Oklahoma Senate Bill SCR19

Introduced
2/14/22  

Caption

Concurrent resolution; establishing the Joint Rules for the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules; amending Joint Rules.

Impact

The passage of SCR19 would result in a significant shift in the operational conduct of the Oklahoma Legislature. By clarifying rules concerning joint sessions, voting procedures, and the flow of legislation between the chambers, the bill is expected to enhance both transparency and accountability. Additionally, the resolution includes provisions for the oversight of the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency, which could lead to more rigorous financial oversight of state expenditures and budgets.

Summary

SCR19 is a Concurrent Resolution that focuses on amending the Joint Rules for the 58th Oklahoma Legislature. The primary aim is to establish clearer guidelines for how legislative procedures are to be conducted between the two chambers, namely the House of Representatives and the Senate. This bill aims to ensure more efficient operations and cooperation between the chambers by providing a framework for their interactions, including considerations for joint committees and administrative rules adoption.

Contention

While SCR19 appears to streamline legislative processes, there may be contention surrounding its implementation. Opponents could argue that the changes might limit the autonomy of individual legislative chambers or restrict the innovative capacities of committees to adapt rules that suit their specific contexts. Furthermore, the focus on joint procedures could raise concerns about ensuring that minority opinions within either chamber are adequately represented in legislative discussions.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

OK HCR1016

Concurrent resolution establishing the Joint Rules for the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules; amending Joint Rules.

OK HCR1022

Concurrent Resolution; amending Joint Rules for the 58th Legislature.

OK SCR5

Concurrent resolution; amending the Joint Rules for the 59th Legislature.

OK HCR1001

Concurrent Resolution; Joint Rules.

OK SCR1

Concurrent resolution; amending Joint Rules for the 60th Legislature.

OK SCR5

Resolution amending the Joint Rules for the 59th Legislature.

OK SCR18

Concurrent resolution; amending Third Reading deadline in chamber of origin; amending Joint Rules.

OK SCR17

Concurrent resolution; amending Third Reading deadlines in chamber of origin and opposite chamber of origin; amending Joint Rules.

OK HCR1011

Concurrent Resolution; Joint Rules; deadlines; amendments.

OK SJ1

Senate Joint Resolution on the joint rules

Similar Bills

OK SCR5

Concurrent resolution; amending the Joint Rules for the 59th Legislature.

OK SCR5

Resolution amending the Joint Rules for the 59th Legislature.

OK HCR1022

Concurrent Resolution; amending Joint Rules for the 58th Legislature.

OK SCR1

Concurrent resolution; amending Joint Rules for the 60th Legislature.

OK HCR1001

Concurrent Resolution; Joint Rules.

OK HCR1016

Concurrent resolution establishing the Joint Rules for the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules; amending Joint Rules.

OK HB1022

Criminal procedure; stating effect of paying traffic fines and costs when guilty plea is not indicated on citation form; effective date.