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OK SJR27
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
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Directs the Secretary of State to submit proposed amendments to Articles VI and IX of the Oklahoma Constitution to voters for approval or rejection.
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Changes the State Treasurer, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Commissioner of Labor, and Commissioner of Insurance from elected positions to gubernatorial appointments with 4-year terms concurrent with the Governor's term, subject to Senate consent.
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Removes eligibility requirements for the State Treasurer and Superintendent of Public Instruction while establishing 8-year term limits for these offices and the Commissioner of Labor.
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Modifies the Corporation Commission from an elected body to appointments by the Governor with Senate consent for 4-year terms, establishing 12-year term limits for Commission members.
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Requires the Commissioner of Insurance to be at least 25 years old and knowledgeable in insurance matters, with an 8-year term limit.
Legislative Description
Constitutional amendment; providing for appointment of certain statewide elected officers. Ballot title.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Rules
2/4/2015