Protecting people’s right

 
BY STATE SEN. RANDY BROGDON
Published: February 2, 2009

The First Amendment guarantees every citizen the right to petition our government for redress of grievances. Oklahoma has some of the most onerous legislative rules in the nation when it comes to petitioning state government. Senate Bill 852 and Senate Joint Resolution 13 address these concerns and attempt to tear down many of the roadblocks.

SJR 13 is a constitutional amendment designed to lower the number of requ...


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