Oklahoma HJR1041: Oklahoma Constitution; homestead exemption; surviving spouses; veterans; Gold Star; 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 Section 8F of Article X of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma; expanding definition of surviving spouse to include surviving spouse of Gold Star veterans for purposes of the homestead exemption; providing ballot title; and directing filing.

From the introduced text, January 9, 2026:

A Joint Resolution directing the Secretary of State to refer to the people for their approval or rejection a proposed amendment to Section 8F of Article X of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma; expanding definition of surviving spouse to include surviving spouse of Gold Star veterans for purposes of the homestead exemption; providing ballot title; and directing filing. 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 8F of Article X of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma to read as follows: Section 8F. A. Despite any provision to the contrary, and except as otherwise provided by subsection D of this section, beginning January 1, 2015, the surviving spouse of the head of household who is determined by the United States Department of Req. No. 14045 Page Defe nse or any branch of the United States military to have died while in the line of duty shall be entitled to claim an exemption for the full amount of the fair cash value of the homestead until such surviving spouse remarries. For purposes of this section, "surviving …

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Sponsors

• Jacob Rosecrants (D, HD-046) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. February 3, 2026: Second Reading referred to Rules
2. February 2, 2026: Authored by Representative Rosecrants
3. February 2, 2026: First Reading

Common questions

What is HJR1041?

HJR1041 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Oklahoma Constitution; homestead exemption; surviving spouses; veterans; Gold Star; ballot title; filing.

What does HJR1041 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 Section 8F of Article X of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma; expanding definition of surviving spouse to include surviving spouse of Gold Star veterans for purposes of the homestead exemption; providing ballot title; and directing filing.

What is the status of HJR1041?

In committee as of February 3, 2026. Latest action: Second Reading referred to Rules (February 3, 2026).

Who sponsored HJR1041?

Jacob Rosecrants (D, HD-046).

Where is the official record for HJR1041?

On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HJR1041&Session=2600