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OK HJR1047
Joint Resolution
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Molly Jenkins
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AI Summary
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Eliminates the Board on Legislative Compensation, a nine-member appointed body that currently sets legislator salaries every two years
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Fixes legislator salaries at the amount in effect as of November 1, 2025, unless modified through voter approval
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Allows the Legislature to submit salary modification questions to voters only during Presidential election years (every four years)
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Requires all future legislator salary changes to be approved by a majority of voters through state question, bypassing the Governor
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Directs the Secretary of State to refer this proposed constitutional amendment (amending Section 21 and adding Section 21A of Article V) to voters for approval
Legislative Description
Oklahoma Constitution; Board on Legislative Compensation; referral of questions; legislator salary; General Election; specified years; ballot title; filing.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Rules
2/3/2026