The first thing that attracted me to OK2A was the fact that I can read the Bills over 3-4 times and still have NO idea what they "Say" or what they will do or not do. Don Spencer & OK2A gives plain English 'translations' of them so we can understand what is going on...
Resolution - a formal expression of the will, wish or direction of one or both houses.
Joint Resolution - a resolution passed by both houses of the Legislature which, if signed by the Governor, has the force and effect of law. Some Oklahoma case law suggests that joint resolutions may only be used for temporary laws and not for permanent laws. Joint resolutions which are not signed by the Governor are also used to propose amendments to the Oklahoma Constitution or to ratify amendments to the United States Constitution.
Apparently you’re one of us who have reading comprehension issues.
Makes you wish you'd had given an honest answer about that tattoo huh?
Hey Shadowrider- Believe me, I find it "very frustrating to have to do that dance" as you do- BUT - that is the game we play with our system of Government. But I TRUST Don Spencer and just kinda let him worry about it. The Legislative process is a Large Basket of Snakes but that is where we can make a difference, incrementally, and make things "Better" and Don is the master of that. - They will never be perfect but OK2A has gotten us farther down the road than anybody else.OK I'll settle in to eat some crow. A couple of bites anyway. I was under the impression that a legislative resolution was just an "opinion" on an issue in that given session and wasn't binding on future sessions. That it was SUPPOSED to be considered by future legislative bodies and courts but we all know how that goes.
I'm happy to say that that is not the case with joint resolutions in Oklahoma and probably the .fed too. I just looked this up and here's what I found (emphasis mine):
I would only echo what GTG stated and say that I don't trust the likes of Rep. Lowe to not take the great explanation provided by @sturgisrun and twist and worm his way around basically ALL of it. The only way to get around that nonsense is to define that scrutiny in a concrete unquestionable fashion. That's my only issue. I get the baby step part, but it's very frustrating to have to do that dance...
Hey Chuter-> You are Welcome...Thanx for your kind words.Thanks sturgisrun for keeping us informed, really appreciate it.
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