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OK SJR1

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Anderson

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Amends multiple constitutional articles to replace references to Senate and House of Representatives with "Legislature" and removes Senate-specific provisions and leadership positions.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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