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OK HJR1059
Joint Resolution
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mike Osburn
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AI Summary
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Proposes amending Article VI, Section 1 of the Oklahoma Constitution to make four statewide offices nonpartisan: State Treasurer, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Commissioner of Labor, and Commissioner of Insurance
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Requires these four officers to be elected through nonpartisan elections, with specific procedures to be established by statute
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Maintains the Secretary of State as a gubernatorial appointment with Senate confirmation for a 4-year term concurrent with the Governor's term
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Directs the Secretary of State to refer the proposed constitutional amendment to Oklahoma voters for approval or rejection as a legislative referendum
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Requires the Chief Clerk of the House to file copies of the resolution with both the Secretary of State and Attorney General upon passage
Legislative Description
Joint resolution; Oklahoma Constitution; Article VI; State Treasurer; Labor Commissioner; State Superintendent of Public Instruction; Insurance Commissioner; non-partisan officers; ballot title; filing.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Rules
2/3/2026