Bill > HJR1075

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Oklahoma Constitution, specifically Article IX, to redefine the powers of "artificial persons," which are entities created by state law like corporations, limited-liability companies, and associations. The core provision is that these artificial persons only possess powers expressly granted by the Constitution and that the people of Oklahoma never intended for them to engage in "election activity" (spending money to support or oppose candidates or parties) or "initiative petition activity" (spending money to support or oppose ballot measures). The resolution revokes all previously granted powers and re-grants only those necessary for lawful business or charitable purposes, explicitly excluding election and initiative petition activities. While it voids any existing organizational documents that grant such powers, it allows for registered political committees to engage in these activities if they exist solely for that purpose and do not claim state-conferred privileges like limited liability. The amendment also states that engaging in prohibited election or initiative petition activity will result in the forfeiture of state-granted privileges, with procedures for reinstatement to be established by the Legislature.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hjr1075&Session=2600