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OK SJR1
Joint Resolution
Status
2/2/2015
Primary Sponsor
Patrick Anderson
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AI Summary
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Directs Secretary of State to refer constitutional amendments to voters that would consolidate Oklahoma's bicameral legislature into a single house of 101 legislators effective November 15, 2026.
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Amends multiple constitutional articles to replace references to Senate and House of Representatives with "Legislature" and removes Senate-specific provisions and leadership positions.
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Repeals Article V Sections 9A and 28 relating to the Senate and modifies gubernatorial succession provisions to reference Speaker of Legislature instead of House Speaker.
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Requires member qualifications to match current House standards (21 years old minimum, qualified elector, resident of legislative district) and maintains current legislative procedures adapted for single-chamber structure.
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Establishes ballot language describing the consolidation of the two-house system into one house with 101 legislators and requires filing with Secretary of State and Attorney General.
Legislative Description
Constitutional amendment; vesting legislative authority in single house. Effective date. Ballot title.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Rules
2/3/2015