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OK HJR1038

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rob Hall

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, members of the Oklahoma Legislature, and Supreme Court Justices from holding citizenship (being a "national") of any country other than the United States

  • Amends three sections of the Oklahoma Constitution: Section 17 of Article V (Legislature), Section 3 of Article VI (Executive branch), and Section 2 of Article VII (Supreme Court)

  • Directs the Secretary of State to refer the proposed amendment to Oklahoma voters for approval or rejection through a legislative referendum

  • Maintains existing eligibility requirements for these offices, including age minimums (25 for Senate, 21 for House, 31 for Governor/Lt. Governor, 30 for Supreme Court Justices) and residency requirements

Legislative Description

Joint resolution; Oklahoma Constitution; Article V; Article VI; Article VII; qualifications; citizenship; ballot title; filing.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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