HJR 1056 - Prohibits Use of International and Sharia Law in State Courts - Oklahoma Key Vote
Timeline
- Senate Conference Report Adopted
- May 24, 2010
- House Conference Report Adopted
- May 18, 2010
- Senate Bill Passed
- April 20, 2010
- House Amendment Adopted
- March 10, 2010
- Introduced
- Feb. 1, 2010
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Title: Prohibits Use of International and Sharia Law in State Courts
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to adopt a conference resolution that submits a constitutional amendment to the voters that prohibits the consideration of International and Sharia Law in making judicial decisions.
Highlights:
-Authorizes Oklahoma courts to "uphold and adhere to the law as provided" in, but not limited to (Sec. 3):
- -The United States Constitution;
-The Oklahoma Constitution;
-The United States Code; and
-If necessary, the law of another State of the United States, provided that the other state does not consider Sharia Law in making judicial decisions.
Title: Prohibits Use of International and Sharia Law in State Courts
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to adopt a conference resolution that submits a constitutional amendment to the voters that prohibits the consideration of International and Sharia Law in making judicial decisions.
Highlights:
-Authorizes Oklahoma courts to "uphold and adhere to the law as provided" in, but not limited to (Sec. 3):
- -The United States Constitution;
-The Oklahoma Constitution;
-The United States Code; and
-If necessary, the law of another State of the United States, provided that the other state does not consider Sharia Law in making judicial decisions.
Title: Prohibits Use of International and Sharia Law in State Courts
- Randy Brogdon (OK - R) (Out Of Office)
- Mike Christian (OK - R) (Out Of Office)
- Ann Coody (OK - R) (Out Of Office)
- Dale Derby (OK - R) (Out Of Office)
- John T. Enns (OK - R) (Out Of Office)
- George E. Faught (OK - R) (Out Of Office)
- Sally R. Kern (OK - R) (Out Of Office)
- Charles Key (OK - R) (Out Of Office)
- Lewis H. Moore (OK - R) (Out Of Office)
- Mike D. 'Mike' Reynolds (OK - R) (Out Of Office)
- Randy Terrill (OK - R) (Out Of Office)
- Sue Tibbs (OK - R) (Out Of Office)
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NOTE: A PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CAN BE PLACED ON THE BALLOT BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF BOTH CHAMBERS ON A JOINT RESOLUTION. IT MUST BE APPROVED BY A MAJORITY OF CITIZENS VOTING IN ORDER TO BECOME EFFECTIVE.