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OK HJR1024
Joint Resolution
Status
3/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Anthony Moore
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AI Summary
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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
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Updates congressional district references so appointments are based on current districts rather than those existing when the provision was adopted in 1967
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Removes restrictions prohibiting certain Commission members from being licensed attorneys or having immediate family members who are licensed attorneys
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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
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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