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OK HJR1047

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Molly Jenkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the Board on Legislative Compensation, a nine-member appointed body that currently sets legislator salaries every two years

  • Fixes legislator salaries at the amount in effect as of November 1, 2025, unless modified through voter approval

  • Allows the Legislature to submit salary modification questions to voters only during Presidential election years (every four years)

  • Requires all future legislator salary changes to be approved by a majority of voters through state question, bypassing the Governor

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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