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OK HJR1039

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rick West

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending the Oklahoma Constitution to require voter approval for any changes to legislator compensation recommended by the Board on Legislative Compensation

  • Any compensation change must be placed on the ballot as a state question at the next General Election and requires majority voter approval to take effect

  • Removes the current automatic implementation of compensation changes 15 days after a general election, replacing it with the voter approval requirement

  • Authorizes the Board on Legislative Compensation to consult with the Attorney General and Secretary of State to implement the voter referendum procedures

  • Retains existing provisions requiring the nine-member Board to review legislator compensation every two years and prohibiting legislators from serving on the Board

Legislative Description

Oklahoma Constitution; Board on Legislative Compensation; modified compensation; referral of question; Attorney General; Secretary of State; 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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