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OK HJR1059

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 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

  • Requires these four officers to be elected through nonpartisan elections, with specific procedures to be established by statute

  • Maintains the Secretary of State as a gubernatorial appointment with Senate confirmation for a 4-year term concurrent with the Governor's term

  • Directs the Secretary of State to refer the proposed constitutional amendment to Oklahoma voters for approval or rejection as a legislative referendum

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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