Changes to Judicial Nominating Commission Amendment

This measure amends Section 3 of Article 7-B of the Oklahoma Constitution. It changes provisions related to the Judicial Nominating Commission. It updates references so appointments made by certain persons based on the congressional districts would be made using the current congressional districts instead of the districts as the districts were constituted when this section of the Constitution was originally adopted in 1967. It removes a prohibition on certain members of the Commission so that the person could be a licensed attorney. It allows a person to serve on the Commission even if they have a member of their family who is a licensed attorney. It changes the terms so that with the exception of at-large members, the term would be for six (6) years. The at-large members would serve a two-year term. It removes restrictions based on political party membership. It removes a provision that prohibits a Commission member from succeeding himself or herself on the Commission. It provides that the changes in the way people are appointed or selected for membership on the Judicial Nominating Commission will apply to positions as they become vacant because an existing term of office expires or because of a vacancy.

SHALL THE PROPOSAL BE APPROVED?