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Statewide Office Term Limits Passes House
Statewide Office Term Limits Passes House
3/11/2009
OKLAHOMA CITY (March 11, 2009) - Statewide office holders would not be
able to become entrenched in office if a resolution passed by the
House today becomes law.
The change, which would place term limits on most statewide office
holders, would have to be approved by a vote of the people if passed
by the Legislature.
Currently, state lawmakers are limited to 12 years in office, and the
governor is restricted to serving two consecutive, four year terms.
Joint Resolution 1022, by Rep. Jason Murphey, would instead limit the
governor to serve no more than eight cumulative years in office.
That same eight total years rule would also apply to the Lt. Gov,
State Auditor and Inspector, Attorney General, State Treasurer,
Commissioner of Labor, Superintendent of Public Instruction and
Insurance Commissioner, all of whom serve 4-year terms.
The resolution also would limit anyone from serving as Corporation
Commissioner for more than a total of 12 years.
"We know the voters support the concept of term limits, and this
resolution will ensure Oklahomans continue to see fresh ideas at our
state Capitol from every level of government," said Murphey, R-
Guthrie. "Ultimately this will be up to the people of Oklahoma to
decide."
The bill passed the House today with a vote of 62-30 and will now be
considered by the Senate.
Information Technology Streamlining Legislation Passes House
3/11/2009
OKLAHOMA CITY (March 11, 2009) – Legislation seeking to consolidate
and coordinate IT services between state agencies passed the House
today.
House Bill 1704 incorporates the recommendations of recent studies to
improve the delivery of information technology services and to
maximize the state's investment in technology.
"We are one of only four states across the country to not have a chief
information officer to streamline technology purchases and
operations," said Rep. David Derby, author of the bill.
A task force created by 2005 legislation concluded that Oklahoma
lacked a state technology strategy after listening to the concerns of
agency information technology personnel. In 2007, as part of an
initiative to streamline and modernize state government, the House
Republican leadership further examined the costs savings potential in
restructuring the state's technology services.
Most recently, experts from across the nation appeared before a joint
meeting of the House and Senate Appropriation and Budget committees to
provide examples of other states' successes in modernizing their
information technology services, often resulting in tremendous
savings.
"Currently, state agencies are operating on different IT contracts,
despite having similar needs," said Derby, R-Owasso. "This legislation
will improve IT services to agencies while also saving the state money
as the state's purchasing power improves."
Under HB 1704, the state's new director of information technology
services will have nine months to assess the needs and status of each
of the state agencies various systems, including identifying areas
where there may be duplication of services.
The director will also identify costs savings associated with the
reorganization of the state's information technology systems. After
the nine-month assessment, the director will have another three months
to develop and present a statewide information technology plan to
legislative leaders.
The legislation is part of an ongoing House Republican effort to
consolidate and streamline state government in order to realize
savings for the Oklahoma taxpayer.
"We must do all we can, especially in a down budget year, to make sure
government is as efficient as possible," said Rep. Jason Murphey,
chairman of the House Government Modernization Committee.
The bill passed the House today with a vote of 55-41 and will next
move to the Senate for consideration.
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State Representative Jason W. Murphey
Chairman Government Modernization Committee
State Capitol Building - Room #400B
2300 North Lincoln Blvd
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
1(405) 557-7350 (Office)
1(405) 315-5064 (Cell)
http://www.HouseDistrict31.com
3/11/2009
OKLAHOMA CITY (March 11, 2009) - Statewide office holders would not be
able to become entrenched in office if a resolution passed by the
House today becomes law.
The change, which would place term limits on most statewide office
holders, would have to be approved by a vote of the people if passed
by the Legislature.
Currently, state lawmakers are limited to 12 years in office, and the
governor is restricted to serving two consecutive, four year terms.
Joint Resolution 1022, by Rep. Jason Murphey, would instead limit the
governor to serve no more than eight cumulative years in office.
That same eight total years rule would also apply to the Lt. Gov,
State Auditor and Inspector, Attorney General, State Treasurer,
Commissioner of Labor, Superintendent of Public Instruction and
Insurance Commissioner, all of whom serve 4-year terms.
The resolution also would limit anyone from serving as Corporation
Commissioner for more than a total of 12 years.
"We know the voters support the concept of term limits, and this
resolution will ensure Oklahomans continue to see fresh ideas at our
state Capitol from every level of government," said Murphey, R-
Guthrie. "Ultimately this will be up to the people of Oklahoma to
decide."
The bill passed the House today with a vote of 62-30 and will now be
considered by the Senate.
Information Technology Streamlining Legislation Passes House
3/11/2009
OKLAHOMA CITY (March 11, 2009) – Legislation seeking to consolidate
and coordinate IT services between state agencies passed the House
today.
House Bill 1704 incorporates the recommendations of recent studies to
improve the delivery of information technology services and to
maximize the state's investment in technology.
"We are one of only four states across the country to not have a chief
information officer to streamline technology purchases and
operations," said Rep. David Derby, author of the bill.
A task force created by 2005 legislation concluded that Oklahoma
lacked a state technology strategy after listening to the concerns of
agency information technology personnel. In 2007, as part of an
initiative to streamline and modernize state government, the House
Republican leadership further examined the costs savings potential in
restructuring the state's technology services.
Most recently, experts from across the nation appeared before a joint
meeting of the House and Senate Appropriation and Budget committees to
provide examples of other states' successes in modernizing their
information technology services, often resulting in tremendous
savings.
"Currently, state agencies are operating on different IT contracts,
despite having similar needs," said Derby, R-Owasso. "This legislation
will improve IT services to agencies while also saving the state money
as the state's purchasing power improves."
Under HB 1704, the state's new director of information technology
services will have nine months to assess the needs and status of each
of the state agencies various systems, including identifying areas
where there may be duplication of services.
The director will also identify costs savings associated with the
reorganization of the state's information technology systems. After
the nine-month assessment, the director will have another three months
to develop and present a statewide information technology plan to
legislative leaders.
The legislation is part of an ongoing House Republican effort to
consolidate and streamline state government in order to realize
savings for the Oklahoma taxpayer.
"We must do all we can, especially in a down budget year, to make sure
government is as efficient as possible," said Rep. Jason Murphey,
chairman of the House Government Modernization Committee.
The bill passed the House today with a vote of 55-41 and will next
move to the Senate for consideration.
--~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~
State Representative Jason W. Murphey
Chairman Government Modernization Committee
State Capitol Building - Room #400B
2300 North Lincoln Blvd
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
1(405) 557-7350 (Office)
1(405) 315-5064 (Cell)
http://www.HouseDistrict31.com
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