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OK HJR1047
OK HJR1047Oklahoma Constitution; Board on Legislative Compensation; referral of questions; legislator salary; General Election; specified years; ballot title; filing.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
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 21 of Article V of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma; eliminating Board on Legislative Compensation; setting legislator salaries based on certain date; providing exception; providing procedures for referral of question to voters; prescribing certain General Elections for voting; providing ballot title; and directing filing.
AI Summary
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, aiming to eliminate the Board on Legislative Compensation, which currently sets legislator salaries. Instead, legislator salaries would be fixed at the amount in effect on November 1, 2025, with a new, exclusive process for any future modifications. This new process would allow the Legislature to submit salary change proposals to a vote of the people only during a General Election that also coincides with a Presidential Election year, and these proposals would be submitted as state questions, bypassing the Governor's approval. The resolution also specifies the ballot title that will be used to inform voters about the proposed changes.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Rules (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hjr1047&Session=2600 |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hres/HJR1047%20INT.PDF |
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