HJR 1025 Summary

• Directs the Secretary of State to refer a proposed amendment to Section 23 of Article V of the Oklahoma Constitution to voters for approval or rejection.

• Prohibits former legislators from being employed by or receiving any compensation, payment, or expense reimbursement from any state governmental entity until July 1 of the year following the end of their term of office.

• Exempts retirement benefit payments, distributions from governmental tax-qualified retirement plans, and appointments to the Governor's cabinet from the employment prohibition.

• Allows former legislators to receive compensation if elected to another state office.

• Requires the House Chief Clerk to file copies of the resolution and ballot title with the Secretary of State and Attorney General immediately after passage.