Oklahoma HJR1056: Joint resolution; Oklahoma Constitution; Article VI; appointment; removal; Commissioner of Labor; 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 4 of Article VI of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma and adding a new Section 36; making the Commissioner of Labor an appointed position; providing process for appointment; providing process for removal; providing ballot title; and directing filing.

From the introduced text, January 14, 2026:

A Joint Resolution directing the Secretary of State to refer to the people for their approval or rejection a proposed amendment to Section 4 of Article VI of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma and adding a new Section 36; making the Commissioner of Labor an appointed position; providing process for appointment; providing process for removal; 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 4 of Article VI of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma to read as follows: Section 4. A. The term of office of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, State Auditor and Inspector, Attorney General, State Treasurer, Commissioner of Labor and Superintendent of Public Instruction shall be four (4) years from the second Monday of Req. No. 14009 Page Janu ary next after their election. The said officers shall be eligible to immediately succeed themselves except as otherwise provided in this section. B. 1. No person shall be eligible to serve as Governor for a period of time in excess of eight (8) years. Such years need not …

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Sponsors

• Mike Osburn (R, HD-081) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

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

Common questions

What is HJR1056?

HJR1056 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Joint resolution; Oklahoma Constitution; Article VI; appointment; removal; Commissioner of Labor; ballot title; filing.

What does HJR1056 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 4 of Article VI of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma and adding a new Section 36; making the Commissioner of Labor an appointed position; providing process for appointment; providing process for removal; providing ballot title; and directing filing.

What is the status of HJR1056?

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

Who sponsored HJR1056?

Mike Osburn (R, HD-081).

Where is the official record for HJR1056?

On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HJR1056&Session=2600