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OK SJR52
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
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Amends Sections 1 and 23 of Article VI of the Oklahoma Constitution to change the Commissioner of Insurance from an elected position to a gubernatorial appointment requiring Senate confirmation
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Commissioner of Insurance would serve at the pleasure of the Governor rather than a fixed elected term
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Maintains requirement that the Commissioner be at least 25 years old and well versed in insurance matters
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Limits service as Commissioner to 8 years total (non-consecutive years count toward limit), excluding partial terms served to fill vacancies
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Incumbent serving at time of passage may complete their elected term and remain eligible to serve an additional 8 years thereafter
Legislative Description
Constitutional amendment; requiring appointment of Commissioner of Insurance. Ballot title.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Rules
2/2/2016