Oklahoma State Questions #3

So far we have given an overview of SQ 744 and SQ 746- 2 of 11 questions on the Oklahoma State Ballot for November 2010. Today, we will discuss the third of the eleven Oklahoma state questions- SQ 747.

SQ 747: This measure amends Sections 4 and 23 of Article 6 and Section 15 of Article 9 of the State Constitution. It limits the ability of voters to re-elect statewide elected officers by limiting how many years those officers can serve.

It limits the number of years a person may serve in each statewide elected office. Service as Governor is limited to eight years. Service as Attorney General is limited to eight years. Service as Treasurer is limited to eight years. Service as Commissioner of Labor is limited to eight years. Service as Auditor and Inspector is limited to eight years. Service as Superintendent of Public Instruction is limited to eight years. Service as a Corporation Commissioner is limited to twelve years.

Service for less than a full term would not count against the limit on service. Years of service need not be consecutive for the limits to apply.

Officers serving when this measure is paused can complete their terms. All such serving officers, except the Governor, can also serve an additional eight or 12 years.

This information provided by "Do You Have the Answers?" by Sid Sperry published in Oklahoma Living Magazine.

For more information about SQ 747 or any other question on November 2, 2010 ballot, visit the www.okpolicy.org website or visit www.ballotpedia.org.

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SQ 744
SQ 746