Bill > HJR1015

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Oklahoma Constitution that would modify the process for filling vacancies in statewide elected offices. Specifically, the resolution requires the Governor to appoint a person to fill any vacancy in a statewide elected position, with the appointee being subject to confirmation by a majority vote of the elected members of the Oklahoma State Senate. The proposed constitutional amendment would add a new subsection to Section 13 of Article VI, detailing this appointment and confirmation process. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to refer this proposed amendment to voters for their approval or rejection through a ballot measure. The ballot title provides a clear, concise explanation of the proposed change, asking voters whether the Governor should be required to appoint and have confirmed by the State Senate a person to fill vacancies in statewide elected offices. Finally, the resolution instructs the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to file copies of the resolution with the Secretary of State and the Attorney General immediately after its passage.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hjr1015&Session=2600