Oklahoma State Questions for November 2010- #4

As Bixby residents, the upcoming election in November will be very important There are a record 11 questions on the Oklahoma State Ballot. As Bixby voters, it is important to be aware of each question on the ballot so that we can make well informed decisions. After all, these decisions will affect Bixby for years to come. So far we have given an overview of SQ 744, SQ 746 and SQ 747- 3 of 11 questions on the Oklahoma State Ballot for November 2010. Today, we will discuss the forth of the eleven Oklahoma state questions- SQ 748.

SQ 748: This measure amends Sections 11A and 11B of Article 5 of the Oklahoma Constitution. These provisions deal with how the Legislature is divided into districts.

This process is know as apportionment. The Legislature must make an apportionment after each ten-year federal census. If the Legislature fails to act, an Apportionment Commission must do so. The measure changes the name of this Commission. It removes all three existing Commission members. It removes the Attorney General. It removes the Superintendent of Public Instruction. It also removes the State Treasurer.

The measure increases the number of members from three to seven. The President Pro Tempore of the Senate appoints one Democrat and one Republican. The Speaker of the House of Representatives appoints one Democrat and one Republican. The Governor appoints one Democrat and one Republican.

The measure provides that the Lieutenant Governor chairs the Commission and is a non-voting member. It requires orders of apportionment to be signed by at least four members of the Commission.

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

For more information about SQ 748 or any other question on November 2, 2010 ballot, visit the www.okpolicy.org website or visit www.ballotpedia.org.

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