Constitutional amendment; clarifying Pardon and Parole Board voting procedures.

This constitutional amendment (SJR 14) clarifies voting procedures for Oklahoma's Pardon and Parole Board, specifically addressing death penalty clemency cases. It states that a tie vote on clemency recommendations for death-row inmates does not deny clemency and establishes a system of seven alternate board members who can fill in when regular members are absent, recused, or unable to vote. Alternates must be appointed by the same authority as the absent member (Governor, Supreme Court Chief Justice, or Criminal Court Presiding Judge), have 180 days to review cases, and cannot recommend parole for individuals sentenced to death or life without parole. The amendment directly affects the Board's operations and individuals seeking clemency, particularly in capital punishment cases.