Bill > HJR1069

This joint resolution proposes amendments to Article XVII of the Oklahoma Constitution, specifically Sections 4 and 8, which will be put to a public vote. The amendments aim to update the legal descriptions for all seventy-seven counties in Oklahoma, ensuring more precise boundaries. Additionally, Section 4 of Article XVII, which currently outlines specific requirements for creating new counties (such as minimum area, population, and taxable wealth, and proximity to existing county seats), would be amended to remove these detailed constitutional requirements. Instead, the Legislature would be empowered to establish these criteria through general laws, allowing for more flexibility in county boundary adjustments and the division of assets and liabilities. The resolution also specifies the ballot title that voters will see, summarizing these changes and asking for their approval or rejection.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hjr1069&Session=2600