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OK HJR1057
Joint Resolution
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mike Osburn
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AI Summary
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Proposes amending the Oklahoma Constitution to change the Insurance Commissioner from an elected position to an appointed position, effective November 1, 2034.
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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.
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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.
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Retains existing 8-year term limit for the Insurance Commissioner, with partial terms to fill vacancies not counting toward the limit.
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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