Bill > HJR1001

This Joint Resolution directs the Secretary of State to present a proposed amendment to the Oklahoma Constitution to the voters for their approval or rejection. The amendment would establish a Board on Legislative Compensation, comprised of members appointed by the Governor, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, none of whom can be current legislators. This Board would be responsible for reviewing and potentially changing the compensation of members of the Legislature. Crucially, any proposed change to legislator compensation by this Board would then need to be put to a vote of the people as a "state question" on the next General Election ballot, and would only take effect if approved by a majority of voters. The resolution also outlines the specific wording for the ballot title that voters will see when deciding on this proposed constitutional change, and mandates that the Speaker of the House file copies of the resolution and ballot title with the Secretary of State and Attorney General.