Jones v. Winters

While I agree with the majority that the State Election Board should be restrained and prevented from proceeding under Senate Bill No. 179, my reason for so agreeing differs from that of the majority.

Petitioner contends that Senate Bill No. 179, hereafter referred to as “bill”, clearly violates the provisions of Art. V, Sec. 9(a), of the Okla.Const. and accordingly should be declared to be invalid by this Court.

Respondents contend that the bill was an emergency measure and as such, the Governor’s veto of the bill could (under provisions of Art. V, Sec. 58 of the Okla.Const.) only be…