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OK HJR1013

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jim Shaw

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Raises the voter approval threshold for all amendments to the Oklahoma Constitution from a simple majority to 60% of votes cast

  • Applies the 60% supermajority requirement to constitutional amendments proposed through citizen initiative petitions

  • Applies the same 60% supermajority requirement to constitutional amendments referred to voters by the Legislature

  • Directs the Secretary of State to place the proposed constitutional amendment on the ballot for voter approval or rejection

  • Prohibits the Legislature from modifying the vote threshold requirements established in this section

Legislative Description

Oklahoma Constitution; amendments to the Oklahoma Constitution; voter approval requirements; ballot title; filing.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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