Oklahoma 2023 Regular Session

Oklahoma Senate Bill SR1

Introduced

2/6/23

Caption

Resolution; allowing public comment at committee and subcommittee hearings.

Impact

If passed, SR1 would revise procedural rules to facilitate greater public involvement in legislative matters. This amendment would ensure that during committee hearings, opportunities for public input are officially recognized and structured, potentially altering the dynamics of legislative committees where often only the voices of select stakeholders are heard. Stakeholders and advocacy organizations supporting public input may argue that this fosters a more democratic process, while opponents might express concerns regarding potential disruptions and the challenges of managing public contributions effectively.

Summary

Senate Resolution 1 (SR1) proposes a significant change to the Senate Rules for the 59th Legislature, specifically allowing for public comment at committee and subcommittee hearings. This resolution is a response to a growing demand for greater transparency and participation in the legislative process, enabling citizens to voice their opinions and feedback directly during committee discussions. The change aims to create a more inclusive atmosphere in legislative proceedings, allowing diverse viewpoints to be heard on various issues under consideration by the Senate.

Contention

The introduction of SR1 could lead to debates surrounding the balance between efficient legislative processes and the right of the public to engage in governmental affairs. Supporters of the bill might argue that enhancing public comment is essential for accountability and for reflecting the will of the constituents. Conversely, critics may raise concerns about the feasibility of managing public comments during sessions and the additional time required for committee meetings, which might hinder legislative efficiency. The success of this resolution may hinge on the Senate's willingness to adapt to a more open forum and address these related challenges.

Latest OK SR1 Activity

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Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

OK SR1

Resolution; allowing public comment at committee and subcommittee hearings.

OK HR1

Adopting permanent rules for the House of Representatives, further providing for definitions, for order of business, for fiscal notes, for consideration of bills, for third consideration and final passage bills, for House and concurrent resolutions, for standing committees and subcommittees, for powers and duties of standing committees and subcommittees, for public hearings, for discharge of committees, for lay on the table and for previous question.

OK HR168

Amending House Rules 43 and 45, further providing for standing committees and subcommittees and for powers and duties of standing committees and subcommittees.

OK HR21

Adopting permanent rules for the House of Representatives, further providing for questions of order, for supervision of Hall of the House and committee rooms, for members' and employees' expenses, for order of business, for general appropriation bill and non-preferred bills, for consideration of bills, for third consideration and final passage bills, for hospital and home appropriations or acquiring lands of the Commonwealth, for House and concurrent resolutions, for standing committees and subcommittees, for powers and duties of standing committees and subcommittees, for Committee on Rules, for discharge of committees, for lay on the table, for previous question, for members required to be present and vote and for financial interests in gaming entities, providing for vote by designation and further providing for Committee on Ethics.

OK HR22

Provides relative to subcommittees of the Committee on Appropriations

OK HR12

Establishing a Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government as a select investigative subcommittee of the Committee on the Judiciary.

OK HB648

Provides relative to committees and subcommittees of certain public bodies

OK HB2231

Advisory committee; subcommittee; exemption

OK SCR19

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

OK HB1573

To Reorganize The Standing Committees And The Subject Matter Interim Committees Of The House Of Representatives.

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