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OK HJR1049

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Justin Humphrey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment called the "Save Our State Amendment" to amend Section 1, Article VII of the Oklahoma Constitution regarding the state judicial system

  • Requires Oklahoma courts to rely exclusively on the U.S. Constitution, Oklahoma Constitution, federal and state statutes, federal regulations, established common law, and laws of other U.S. states when making judicial decisions

  • Prohibits Oklahoma courts from considering or using international law or Sharia law in any judicial proceedings, including cases of first impression

  • Directs the Secretary of State to refer the proposed amendment to Oklahoma voters for approval or rejection as a ballot measure

  • Renames the "State Industrial Workers' Compensation Court" to "Workers' Compensation Court" as a technical change to court nomenclature

Legislative Description

Oklahoma Constitution; courts; application of law; Sharia law; 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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