Oklahoma HJR1019: Oklahoma Constitution; resolution; Article III; general election; ballot title; filing.

What the bill says

A Joint Resolution directing the Secretary of State to refer to the people for their approval or rejection a proposed amendment to the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma by adding a new Section 8 to Article III; imposing requirements with respect to elections; requiring general election races to have certain characteristics; authorizing enabling legislation; providing ballot title; providing for noncodification; and directing filing.

From the engrossed text, March 9, 2026:

A Joint Resolution directing the Secretary of State to refer to the people for their approval or rejection a proposed amendment to the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma by adding a new Section 8 to Article III; imposing requirements with respect to elections; requiring general election races to have certain characteristics; authorizing enabling legislation; providing ballot title; providing for noncodification; and directing filing. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE OF THE 1ST SESSION OF THE 60TH OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE: SECTION 1. A new section of law not to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes or in the Constitution reads as follows: This initiative shall be known and may be cited as the "Ensure each general election race for federal, state, and county officers HJR1019 HFLR Page BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments. has representation from every recognized political party that had a candidate file for the race (EQUAL REPRESENTATION) Initiative". SECTION 2. The Secretary of State shall refer to the people for their approval or rejection, as and in the manner provided by law, the following proposed amendment to the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma by adding a new Section 8 to Article III thereof, to read as follows: A. In all elections for federal, state, and county officers, except for judicial branch officers, the …

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Sponsors

• Eric Roberts (R, HD-083) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. March 9, 2026: Authored by Senator Bergstrom (principal Senate author)
2. March 9, 2026: CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Rules Committee
3. February 4, 2025: Second Reading referred to Rules
4. February 3, 2025: Authored by Representative Roberts
5. February 3, 2025: First Reading

Votes

• Floor Vote (March 5, 2026): 8 yea, 2 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HJR1019?

HJR1019 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Oklahoma Constitution; resolution; Article III; general election; ballot title; filing.

What does HJR1019 do?

In its own words: A Joint Resolution directing the Secretary of State to refer to the people for their approval or rejection a proposed amendment to the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma by adding a new Section 8 to Article III; imposing requirements with respect to elections; requiring general election races to have certain characteristics; authorizing enabling legislation; providing ballot title; providing for noncodification; and directing filing.

What is the status of HJR1019?

In committee as of March 9, 2026. Latest action: Authored by Senator Bergstrom (principal Senate author) (March 9, 2026).

Who sponsored HJR1019?

Eric Roberts (R, HD-083).

Where is the official record for HJR1019?

On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HJR1019&Session=2600