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OK HJR1040

OK HJR1040
Oklahoma Constitution; courts; application of law; Sharia law; ballot title; filing.


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

A Joint Resolution directing the Secretary of State to refer to the people for their approval or rejection a proposed amendment to Section 1 of Article VII of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma; creating the Save Our State Amendment; modifying provisions related to applicable law in the judicial system; providing ballot title; and directing filing.

AI Summary

This joint resolution directs the Oklahoma Secretary of State to present a proposed amendment to the state Constitution to the voters for their approval or rejection, which would be known as the "Save Our State Amendment." This amendment would modify the section of the Constitution outlining the state's judicial system, specifically dictating that Oklahoma courts, when making decisions, must adhere to the U.S. Constitution, Oklahoma Constitution, federal and state laws and regulations, established common law, and potentially the laws of other U.S. states, but explicitly prohibiting them from considering or using international law (also known as the law of nations, which governs the conduct and relationships of countries and international organizations) or Sharia law (Islamic law derived from the Koran and the teachings of Mohammed). The resolution also provides the official ballot title that voters will see when deciding on this proposed amendment, explaining its intent to restrict courts from referencing foreign legal systems.

Sponsors (69)

David Bullard (R)* Gabe Woolley (R)* Stacy Jo Adams (R),  Jerry Alvord (R),  Chris Banning (R),  Steve Bashore (R),  Micheal Bergstrom (R),  Brad Boles (R),  George Burns (R),  Bill Coleman (R),  Rusty Cornwell (R),  Denise Crosswhite Hader (R),  Bob Culver (R),  Dusty Deevers (R),  Avery Frix (R),  Tom Gann (R),  John George (R),  Christi Gillespie (R),  Emily Gise (R),  Todd Gollihare (R),  Grant Green (R),  Jim Grego (R),  Randy Grellner (R),  Brian Guthrie (R),  Chuck Hall (R),  Rob Hall (R),  David Hardin (R),  Erick Harris (R),  Toni Hasenbeck (R),  John Haste (R),  Neil Hays (R),  Kyle Hilbert (R),  Derrick Hildebrant (R),  Kelly Hines (R),  Justin Humphrey (R),  Molly Jenkins (R),  Shane Jett (R),  John Kane (R),  Gerrid Kendrix (R),  Spencer Kern (R),  Mike Lay (R),  Bryan Logan (R),  Cody Maynard (R),  Julie McIntosh (R),  Nicole Miller (R),  Anthony Moore (R),  Casey Murdock (R),  Kevin Norwood (R),  Jim Olsen (R),  Daniel Pae (R),  Dana Prieto (R),  Adam Pugh (R),  Aaron Reinhardt (R),  Cindy Roe (R),  Kendal Sacchieri (R),  Jim Shaw (R),  David Smith (R),  Chris Sneed (R),  Clay Staires (R),  Lisa Standridge (R),  Brenda Stanley (R),  Jack Stewart (R),  Mark Tedford (R),  Tammy Townley (R),  Tim Turner (R),  Kevin West (R),  Jonathan Wilk (R),  Danny Williams (R),  Tom Woods (R), 

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules (on 02/03/2026)

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