Oklahoma HJR1069: Joint resolution; Oklahoma Constitution; Article XVII; counties; boundaries; legal descriptions; 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 proposed amendments to Sections 4 and 8 of Article XVII of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma; modifying procedure for the Legislature to create or alter counties and the equitable division of assets and liabilities; providing updated legal descriptions of counties; providing ballot title; and directing filing.

From the engrossed text, March 30, 2026:

A Joint Resolution directing the Secretary of State to refer to the people for their approval or rejection proposed amendments to Sections 4 and 8 of Article XVII of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma; modifying procedure for the Legislature to create or alter counties and the equitable division of assets and liabilities; providing updated legal descriptions of counties; 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 XVII of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma to read as follows: Section 4. The Legislature shall provide by general laws for the creation of new counties or altering or changing lines and the equitable division of assets and of liabilities, and the original location of county seats in such new counties: Provided, That every such question shall be submitted to the vote of the qualified ENGR. H. J. R. NO. 1069 Page elec tors residing in the territory to be formed into such new county or transferred to another county, and shall be approved by sixty per centum of …

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Sponsors

• Mark Lawson (R, HD-030) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 1, 2026: Second Reading referred to Rules
2. March 30, 2026: First Reading
3. March 30, 2026: Engrossed, signed, to Senate
4. March 25, 2026: Referred for engrossment
5. March 25, 2026: Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 78 Nays: 14
6. March 25, 2026: Amended
7. March 25, 2026: General Order
8. March 9, 2026: Authored by Senator Thompson (principal Senate author)
9. March 9, 2026: CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Rules Committee
10. February 3, 2026: Second Reading referred to Rules

Votes

• Third Reading (March 25, 2026): 78 yea, 14 nay, passed
• Floor Vote (March 5, 2026): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HJR1069?

HJR1069 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Joint resolution; Oklahoma Constitution; Article XVII; counties; boundaries; legal descriptions; ballot title; filing.

What does HJR1069 do?

In its own words: A Joint Resolution directing the Secretary of State to refer to the people for their approval or rejection proposed amendments to Sections 4 and 8 of Article XVII of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma; modifying procedure for the Legislature to create or alter counties and the equitable division of assets and liabilities; providing updated legal descriptions of counties; providing ballot title; and directing filing.

What is the status of HJR1069?

In committee as of April 1, 2026. Latest action: Second Reading referred to Rules (April 1, 2026).

Who sponsored HJR1069?

Mark Lawson (R, HD-030).

Where is the official record for HJR1069?

On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HJR1069&Session=2600