Oklahoma HJR1057: Joint resolution; Oklahoma Constitution; Article VI; appointment; removal; Insurance Commissioner; 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 of a proposed amendment to Section 23 of Article VI of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma; making the Insurance Commissioner an appointed position; providing process for appointment; providing process for removal; providing ballot title; and directing filing.

From the introduced text, January 23, 2026:

A Joint Resolution directing the Secretary of State to refer to the people for their approval or rejection of a proposed amendment to Section 23 of Article VI of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma; making the Insurance Commissioner 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 23 of Article VI of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma to read as follows: Section 23. A. There Until subsection C of this section becomes effective, there shall be elected by the qualified electors of the State, at the first general election, a chief officer of the Insurance Department, who shall be styled the "Insurance Commissioner", whose term of office shall be four years: Provided, Req. No. 13910 Page That the first term of the Insurance Commissioner so elected, shall expire at the time of the expiration of the term of office of the first Governor elected. The Insurance Commissioner shall be at least twenty-five (25) years of age and well …

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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 HJR1057?

HJR1057 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Joint resolution; Oklahoma Constitution; Article VI; appointment; removal; Insurance Commissioner; ballot title; filing.

What does HJR1057 do?

In its own words: A Joint Resolution directing the Secretary of State to refer to the people for their approval or rejection of a proposed amendment to Section 23 of Article VI of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma; making the Insurance Commissioner an appointed position; providing process for appointment; providing process for removal; providing ballot title; and directing filing.

What is the status of HJR1057?

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

Who sponsored HJR1057?

Mike Osburn (R, HD-081).

Where is the official record for HJR1057?

On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HJR1057&Session=2600