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OK HJR1056

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 Commissioner of Labor from an elected position to an appointed position, effective November 1, 2034

  • Establishes appointment process where the Speaker of the House provides six nominees to the Governor, who selects one for Senate confirmation requiring a two-thirds vote

  • Allows removal of the Commissioner of Labor by either a two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers, or by Governor's order combined with a two-thirds vote of one chamber

  • Removes Commissioner of Labor from the list of statewide elected officials with four-year terms while maintaining existing term limits and succession rules for other offices

  • Directs the Secretary of State to refer this proposed constitutional amendment to Oklahoma voters for approval or rejection

Legislative Description

Joint resolution; Oklahoma Constitution; Article VI; appointment; removal; Commissioner of Labor; 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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