Senate Joint Resolution 16 Summary

• Directs the Governor to appoint the Superintendent of Public Instruction with Senate consent for a 4-year term concurrent with the Governor's term, effective upon expiration of the 2018-elected Superintendent's term.

• Removes specific eligibility requirements for the Superintendent of Public Instruction position while maintaining general eligibility criteria (U.S. citizen, age 31+, 10-year state residency).

• Removes the 8-year term limit previously applicable to the Superintendent of Public Instruction, allowing indefinite consecutive service.

• Requires the Secretary of State to refer the proposed amendments to Sections 1, 3, and 4 of Article VI of the Oklahoma Constitution to voters for approval or rejection.

• Directs the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to file the resolution and ballot title with the Secretary of State and Attorney General immediately after passage.