Oklahoma HJR1059: Joint resolution; Oklahoma Constitution; Article VI; State Treasurer; Labor Commissioner; State Superintendent of Public Instruction; Insurance Commissioner; non-partisan officers; 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 1 of Article VI of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma; 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 1 of Article VI of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma; 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 1 of Article VI of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma to read as follows: Section 1. A. The Executive authority of the state shall be vested in a Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, State Auditor and Inspector, Attorney General, State Treasurer, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Commissioner of Labor, Commissioner of Insurance and other officers provided by law and this Constitution, each of whom shall keep his office and public records, books and papers at the seat of government, and shall Req. No. 13958 Page perf orm such duties as may be designated in this Constitution or prescribed by law. B. The Secretary of State shall be appointed by the Governor by and with the consent of the Senate for a term of four (4) years to …

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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 HJR1059?

HJR1059 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Joint resolution; Oklahoma Constitution; Article VI; State Treasurer; Labor Commissioner; State Superintendent of Public Instruction; Insurance Commissioner; non-partisan officers; ballot title; filing.

What does HJR1059 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 1 of Article VI of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma; providing ballot title; and directing filing.

What is the status of HJR1059?

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

Who sponsored HJR1059?

Mike Osburn (R, HD-081).

Where is the official record for HJR1059?

On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HJR1059&Session=2600