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OK HJR1024

Joint Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Anthony Moore

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending Section 3 of Article VII-B of the Oklahoma Constitution regarding the 15-member Judicial Nominating Commission, to be referred to voters for approval

  • Updates congressional district references so appointments are based on current districts rather than those existing when the provision was adopted in 1967

  • Removes restrictions prohibiting certain Commission members from being licensed attorneys or having immediate family members who are licensed attorneys

  • Eliminates political party membership limits that previously capped any single party at three of six Governor-appointed members and two of three at-large members

  • Replaces the prohibition on self-succession with a 12-consecutive-year term limit for Commissioners, whether elected or appointed

Legislative Description

Oklahoma Constitution; congressional districts; terms of office; restrictions; attorneys; succession; ballot title; filing.

Last Action

Placed on General Order

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules4/1/2025
Rules2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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