Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma HJR1024: Oklahoma Constitution; congressional districts; terms of office; restrictions; attorneys; succession; ballot title; filing.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 16, 2026
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 Section 3 of Article VII-B of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma; updating references to congressional districts; modifying provisions related to terms of office; removing restrictions based on membership in political party; removing restrictions based upon status as licensed attorney; removing restriction based upon status of family members as licensed attorneys; removing restriction related to succession in office…
From the enrolled text, April 16, 2026:
A Joint Resolution directing the Secretary of State to refer to the people for their approval or rejection a proposed amendment to Section 3 of Article VII-B of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma; updating references to congressional districts; modifying provisions related to terms of office; removing restrictions based on membership in political party; removing restrictions based upon status as licensed attorney; removing restriction based upon status of family members as licensed attorneys; removing restriction related to succession in office; prescribing procedures related to changes in congressional districts; providing for applicability of amendatory provisions; providing ballot title; and directing filing. SUBJECT: Judicial Nominating Commission BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE OF THE 2ND SESSION OF THE 60TH OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE: SECTION 1. 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 Section 3 of Article VII-B of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma to read as follows: Section 3. (a) There is established as a part of the Judicial Department a Judicial Nominating Commission of fifteen (15) members, to consist of: (1) six members to be appointed by the Governor, which shall include at least one from each congressional district established by the Statutes of Oklahoma …