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OK HJR1057

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 amending the Oklahoma Constitution to change the Insurance Commissioner from an elected position to an appointed position, effective November 1, 2034.

  • Establishes appointment process: the House Speaker provides six nominees to the Governor, who selects one; the Senate must confirm by two-thirds vote or the Governor selects another from the original list.

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

  • Retains existing 8-year term limit for the Insurance Commissioner, with partial terms to fill vacancies not counting toward the limit.

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

Legislative Description

Joint resolution; Oklahoma Constitution; Article VI; appointment; removal; Insurance Commissioner; 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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