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OK HJR1055

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike Osburn

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to change the State Superintendent of Public Instruction from an elected position to an appointed position beginning November 1, 2034

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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