Bill > HJR1002

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to Section 3 of Article V of the Oklahoma Constitution, specifically addressing the process of referendum petitions and special elections. The key change involves removing the Governor's current ability to set special election dates for measures referred to the people for a statewide vote. Under the proposed amendment, only the Legislature would have the authority to call a special election for such measures, with all other referendums being held at the next statewide election. The resolution includes a detailed ballot title explaining the proposed change and directs the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to file copies of the resolution with the Secretary of State and Attorney General. The proposed constitutional amendment would maintain existing provisions about referendum petitions, such as the 90-day filing window after legislative session and the requirement that a measure take effect only upon approval by a majority of votes cast. The resolution aims to modify the current constitutional language to specifically limit the Governor's discretion in scheduling special elections for referred measures.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hjr1002&Session=2600