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Senate Journal Feb 01, 2016 Senate Journal Second Regular Session of the Fifty-fifth Legislature of the State of Oklahoma First Legislative Day, Monday, February 1, 2016 Pursuant to Article V, Section 26, of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma, the Senate of the Second Regular Session of the Fifty-fifth Legislature assembled in its Chamber at 12:00 noon. The President of the Senate, Lieutenant Governor Todd Lamb, called the Senate to Order. Roll Call: Present: Allen, Anderson, Barrington, Bass, Bice, Bingman, Boggs, Brecheen, Brooks, Brown, Crain, Dahm, David, Dossett, Fields, Floyd, Ford, Fry, Garrison, Griffin, Halligan, Holt, Jech, Jolley, Justice, Marlatt, Matthews, Mazzei, Newberry, Paddack, Pittman, Quinn, Schulz, Sharp, Shaw, Shortey, Silk, Simpson, Smalley, Sparks, Standridge, Stanislawski, Sykes, Thompson, Treat, Wyrick and Yen.—47. Excused: Loveless.—1. President Lamb declared a quorum present. The invocation was offered by Pastor David Player, First United Methodist Church, Altus, the guest of Senator Schulz. INTRODUCTIONS Senator Newberry introduced his wife, Laura, and their children, Claire, Paige, Eva and Alex, and asked unanimous consent, which was granted, that they be named Honorary Senators for this legislative day; President Lamb introduced his wife, Monica; Senator Barrington introduced his wife, Jennifer; Senator Stanislawski introduced his wife, Dayna; and Senator Dossett introduced his parents, Rick and Suzanne Dossett, his Godparents, Danny and Patty O’Shea, his sisters Beverly Arnold and Joanna Dossett, his niece, Dora Barber and his nephew, Hugh Barber, and former Senator Mary Easley, to the Senate. 2 Senate Journal COMMUNICATION RESIGNATION OF SENATOR RICK BRINKLEY August 20, 2015 The Honorable Chris Benge Oklahoma Secretary of State 2300 N. Lincoln Boulevard Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Mr. Secretary: Due to personal reasons I hereby irrevocably resign my office as State Senator for District 34 effective immediately, pursuant to 26 O.S. §12-119. Sincerely, /s/Rick Brinkley COMMUNICATION President Lamb advised the Senate of the Special Election held in District 34 on January 12, 2016, and directed the Clerk to read the Certification from the State Election Board. January 20, 2016 The Honorable Brian Bingman President Pro Tempore Oklahoma State Senate 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Dear Senator Bingman: This is to certify that pursuant to the provisions of 26 O.S. 2011 § 12-109, the State Election Board on January 19, 2016, issued a Certificate of Election to J.J. Dossett, the nominee of the Democratic Party, for the office of State Senator, District 34. First Legislative Day, Monday, February 1, 2016 3 I herewith transmit to you the official returns of the votes cast at the Special General Election for State Senator, District 34, held on January 12, 2016. J.J. DOSSETT Democrat Sperry 2,173 DAVID MCLAIN Republican Skiatook 1,687 Sincerely, /s/Paul Ziriax State Election Board OATH OF OFFICE President Lamb advised the Senate that the Official Oath of Office, as prescribed by the Constitution, was administered to Senator Joseph Jay Dossett on Thursday, January 21, 2016, by Chief Justice John F. Reif of the Oklahoma Supreme Court. SENATE RULES Senator Schulz moved that the Rules and the Code of Conduct of the Senate of the First Regular Session of the Fifty-fifth Legislature be adopted as the Rules and the Code of Conduct for the Second Regular Session, which motion was adopted. The Senate Rules and the Code of Conduct read as follows: SENATE RULES FOR THE FIFTY-FIFTH OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE (2015-2016) BEING THE STANDING RULES FOR CONDUCTING BUSINESS OF THE STATE SENATE OF OKLAHOMA, FIFTY-FIFTH OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE (2015-2016) TABLE OF CONTENTS RULE 1: AUTHORITY, APPLICATION, PURPOSE, INTERPRETATION AND AMENDMENT OF THE RULES ............................................................................................... 6 4 Senate Journal RULE 1-1. AUTHORITY AND APPLICATION .............................................................................. 6 RULE 1-2. PURPOSE ........................................................................................................................ 6 RULE 1-3. INTERPRETATION ........................................................................................................ 6 RULE 1-4. AMENDMENT ................................................................................................................ 7 RULE 1-5. SUSPENSION ................................................................................................................. 7 RULE 1-6. MASON’S MANUAL ..................................................................................................... 7 RULE 2: SENATE OFFICERS .................................................................................................. 7 RULE 2-1. OFFICERS ....................................................................................................................... 7 RULE 2-2. ELECTION ...................................................................................................................... 7 RULE 2-3. TERMS ............................................................................................................................ 7 RULE 2-4. DUTIES AND AUTHORITY OF THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE ........................ 8 A. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER .............................................................................................................. 8 B. REFERRAL TO COMMITTEES ............................................................................................................. 8 C. LEADERSHIP STAFF ............................................................................................................................. 8 D. MANDATORY AUDIT ........................................................................................................................... 8 E. PHYSICAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................ 8 F. SENATE LOUNGE AND ANTEROOMS ............................................................................................... 8 RULE 2-5. DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE ..................................................... 8 RULE 3: MEMBERSHIP OF THE SENATE .......................................................................... 9 RULE 3-1. MEMBERSHIP OF THE SENATE ................................................................................. 9 RULE 3-2. JUDGING THE QUALIFICATIONS OF ITS MEMBERS ............................................ 9 RULE 3-3. ATTENDANCE ............................................................................................................... 9 RULE 3-4. EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTS ........................................................................................... 9 RULE 4: SENATE EMPLOYEES ............................................................................................. 9 RULE 4-1. CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER ..................................................................................... 9 RULE 4-2. COMPTROLLER ............................................................................................................ 9 RULE 4-3. SERVICE STAFF .......................................................................................................... 10 RULE 5: CONDUCT AND ETHICAL STANDARDS .......................................................... 10 RULE 5-1. LEGISLATIVE CONDUCT .......................................................................................... 10 RULE 5-2. DECORUM .................................................................................................................... 10 RULE 5-3. SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT .................................................................................... 10 RULE 5-4. LOBBYISTS. ................................................................................................................. 10 RULE 5-5. CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICAL STANDARDS .............................................. 10 RULE 6: LEGISLATION ......................................................................................................... 11 Chapter 1: General Provisions ............................................................................................................ 11 RULE 6-1. LEGISLATION ............................................................................................................. 11 RULE 6-2. INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 12 RULE 6-3. FORM ............................................................................................................................ 12 RULE 6-4. RESTRICTIONS ........................................................................................................... 12 RULE 6-5. AUTHORS AND COAUTHORS .................................................................................. 12 RULE 6-6. DISTRIBUTION OF LEGISLATION........................................................................... 12 RULE 6-7. FINAL ACTION ............................................................................................................ 13 RULE 6-8. FINANCIAL IMPACT VERIFICATION ..................................................................... 13 Chapter 2: Legislation Requests And Filing ...................................................................................... 14 RULE 6-20. RIGHTS TO PROPOSE LEGISLATION ..................................................................
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