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OK HJR1055
Joint Resolution
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mike Osburn
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to change the State Superintendent of Public Instruction from an elected position to an appointed position beginning November 1, 2034
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Establishes appointment process where the Oklahoma State Board of Education gathers applications, interviews candidates, and provides a list of 3-5 candidates for the Governor to select from, with Senate confirmation required
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Requires a two-thirds (2/3) Senate vote to confirm the Governor's appointee; if confirmation fails, the Governor must select a different candidate from the original list
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Allows removal of the State Superintendent by either a two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers, or by Governor's order combined with a two-thirds vote of one chamber
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Directs the Legislature to establish qualifications for the position and refers the proposed constitutional amendment to Oklahoma voters for approval or rejection
Legislative Description
Joint resolution; Oklahoma Constitution; Article VI; appointment; removal; State Superintendent of Public Instruction; ballot title; filing.
Last Action
Title stricken
3/9/2026