Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma HJR1084: Oklahoma Constitution; prohibiting courts and the state or political subdivisions from recognizing and enforcing certain codes or laws; ballot title; filing.
Status: In committee, April 8, 2026
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 VII of the Oklahoma Constitution; prohibiting courts and the state or political subdivisions from recognizing and enforcing certain codes or laws; updating language; providing ballot title; and directing filing.
From the engrossed text, March 24, 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 VII of the Oklahoma Constitution; prohibiting courts and the state or political subdivisions from recognizing and enforcing certain codes or laws; updating language; 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: ENGR. H. J. R. NO. 1084 Page 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 VII of the Oklahoma Constitution to read as follows: Section 1. A. The judicial power of this State shall be vested in the Senate, sitting as a Court of Impeachment, a Supreme Court, the Court of Criminal Appeals, the Court on the Judiciary, the State Industrial Court, the Court of Bank Review, the Court of Tax Review, and such intermediate appellate courts as may be provided by statute, District Courts, and such Boards, Agencies and Commissions created by the Constitution or established by statute as exercise adjudicative authority or render decisions in individual proceedings. Provided that the Court of Criminal Appeals, the State Industrial Court, …
Sponsors
- Danny Williams (R, HD-028)
- Ken Luttrell (R, HD-037)
- Mark Lepak (R, HD-009)
- John Pfeiffer (R, HD-038)
- Scott Fetgatter (R, HD-016)
- Tom Gann (R, HD-008)
- Kyle Hilbert (R, HD-029)
- Rusty Cornwell (R, HD-006)
- Jim Grego (R, HD-017)
- Tammy Townley (R, HD-048)
- David Smith (R, HD-018)
- Daniel Pae (R, HD-062)
Latest actions
- : Coauthored by Representative Tedford
- : Coauthored by Senator Standridge
- : Coauthored by Senator Burns
- : Coauthored by Senator Guthrie
- : Second Reading referred to Rules
- : First Reading
- : Engrossed, signed, to Senate
- : Referred for engrossment
- : Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 78 Nays: 19
- : Coauthored by Senator(s) Frix
Votes
- Third Reading (March 24, 2026): 78 yea, 19 nay, passed
- Floor Vote (March 3, 2026): 8 yea, 2 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HJR1084?
- HJR1084 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Oklahoma Constitution; prohibiting courts and the state or political subdivisions from recognizing and enforcing certain codes or laws; ballot title; filing.
- What does HJR1084 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 VII of the Oklahoma Constitution; prohibiting courts and the state or political subdivisions from recognizing and enforcing certain codes or laws; updating language; providing ballot title; and directing filing.
- What is the status of HJR1084?
- In committee as of April 8, 2026. Latest action: Coauthored by Representative Tedford (April 8, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR1084?
- Danny Williams (R, HD-028), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HJR1084?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HJR1084&Session=2600
Source: official Oklahoma record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.