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OK HJR1050
OK HJR1050Oklahoma Constitution; term limit; Board of Directors; Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund; remove at will; 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 40 of Article X of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma; decreasing the term limit for board members on the Board of Directors of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund; authorizing the appointing authority to remove members at will; 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. The amendment would change the term limit for members of the Board of Directors of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund from seven years to four years, and importantly, it would allow the official who appointed each board member to remove them from their position at any time, for any reason. The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund was established to manage funds received from legal settlements with tobacco companies, intended for various health-related programs and research in Oklahoma.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Rules Hearing (11:30:00 3/5/2026 Room 5s2) (on 03/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hjr1050&Session=2600 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/HJR1050%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hres/HJR1050%20INT.PDF |
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