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OK HJR1075

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mickey Dollens

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment (Article IX, Section 49) establishing that artificial persons (corporations, LLCs, nonprofits, partnerships, and foreign entities) exist only by state grant and possess only powers expressly provided in the Oklahoma Constitution

  • Prohibits all artificial persons from engaging in "election activity" (spending money to support or oppose candidates, parties, or political committees) or "initiative petition activity" (spending to support or oppose ballot questions), with an exception for bona fide news media coverage

  • Exempts registered political committees, which may engage in election and initiative petition activities provided they exist solely for that purpose and claim no charter privileges beyond limited liability

  • Establishes that violations result in automatic forfeiture of charter privileges (such as limited liability, perpetual duration, and tax benefits), with civil enforcement available through members, shareholders, or the Attorney General

  • Includes a transitional safe harbor protecting existing contracts, debts, and legal obligations entered before the effective date, while requiring the Legislature to enact reinstatement and enforcement procedures in its first regular session after adoption

Legislative Description

Joint resolution; Oklahoma Constitution; Article IX; artificial persons; election activity; initiative petition activity; 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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