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OK HJR1070

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Erick Harris

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Section 3 of Article VI requiring Attorney General candidates to be licensed attorneys in Oklahoma with at least 5 years of legal practice experience

  • Maintains existing eligibility requirements for Attorney General and other statewide offices: U.S. citizenship, minimum age of 31, and 10 years as a qualified Oklahoma elector

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

  • Received a "Do Pass, As Amended" recommendation from the House Rules Committee on February 12, 2026

Legislative Description

Oklahoma Constitution; eligibility for office of Attorney General; requiring a person to be an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Oklahoma who has been practicing law for at least five years; ballot title; filing.

Last Action

CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Rules Committee

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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