STATE OF OKLAHOMA

1st Session of the 53rd Legislature (2011)

HOUSE JOINT
RESOLUTION 1024	By:	Hilliard

AS INTRODUCED

A Joint Resolution directing the Secretary of State to refer to the people for their approval or rejection a proposed amendment to the Oklahoma Constitution by adding a new section to Article II to be designated as Section 38; recognizing certain right of the citizens of this state related to participating in rodeo sports and livestock shows; allowing regulation; defining terms; allowing Legislature to modify definitions by statute; providing ballot title; and directing filing.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE OF THE 1ST SESSION OF THE 53RD OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE:
SECTION 1.  The Secretary of State shall refer to the people for their approval or rejection, as and in the manner provided by law, the following proposed amendment to the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma by adding a new Section 38 to Article II thereof, to read as follows:
A.  All citizens of this state shall have a right to participate in rodeo sports and livestock shows, subject only to reasonable regulation as prescribed by the Legislature and the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry.  The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry shall have the power and authority to approve methods, practices and procedures for rodeo sports and livestock shows.  The traditional methods, practices and procedures of rodeo sports and livestock shows shall be allowed.  
B.  Unless amended by the Oklahoma Legislature by statute, as used in this section the term “rodeo sports” shall include but not be limited to the following:
1.  Bareback riding;
2.  Steer wrestling;
3.  Calf roping;
4.  Saddle bronc riding; and
5.  Bull riding.
C.  Unless amended by the Oklahoma Legislature by statute, as used in this section the term “livestock shows” shall include but not be limited to livestock shows involving the following:
1.  Horses;
2.  Cattle;
3.  Pigs;
4.  Sheep; and
5.  Goats.
D.  The Oklahoma Legislature may modify by statute the definitions included in subsections B and C of this section.
SECTION 2.  The Ballot Title for the proposed Constitutional amendment as set forth in SECTION 1 of this resolution shall be in the following form:
BALLOT TITLE
Legislative Referendum No. ____	State Question No. ____
THE GIST OF THE PROPOSITION IS AS FOLLOWS:
This measure adds a new section to the Constitution.  It protects rodeo sports and livestock shows.  They would still be regulated.  The definitions could be updated.
SHALL THE PROPOSAL BE APPROVED?
FOR THE PROPOSAL — YES	_____________
AGAINST THE PROPOSAL — NO 	_____________
SECTION 3.  The Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives, immediately after the passage of this resolution, shall prepare and file one copy thereof, including the Ballot Title set forth in 
SECTION 2 hereof, with the Secretary of State and one copy with the Attorney General.

53-1-5562	CJB	12/20/10