SJR 36 - Constitutional Amendment Summary

• Proposes amendment to Section 12 of Article II of the Oklahoma Constitution, which prohibits holding multiple offices simultaneously.

• Creates exemptions for military service members: National Guard officers and enlisted members, National Guard Reserve members, Officers Reserve Corps, Organized Reserves of the United States, and Oklahoma State Guard members.

• Allows these military personnel to hold state office while serving in their military capacity without violating the dual-office prohibition.

• Grants the Legislature power to enact implementing laws to further carry out this amendment.

• Requires Secretary of State to submit the proposed amendment to voters for approval or rejection on the ballot.