What is the status of SJR47?

Passed both chambers as of April 16, 2026. Latest action: Filed with Secretary of State (April 16, 2026).

Lonnie Paxton (R, SD-023), with 8 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SJR47?

On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=SJR47&Session=2600

Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session

Oklahoma SJR47: Constitutional amendment; requiring proof of identity for voting at election conducted by county or state election board; ordering special election.

Q: What is SJR47?

SJR47 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Constitutional amendment; requiring proof of identity for voting at election conducted by county or state election board; ordering special election.

Q: What does SJR47 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 the Oklahoma Constitution by adding a new Section 6 to Article III; requiring proof of identity to vote in certain elections; requiring proof of identity for all authorized methods of voting; requiring Legislature to enact specific requirements for proof of identity; providing ballot title; ordering special election on certain date; and directing filing. SUBJECT: Proof of identity for voting.

Status: Passed both chambers, April 16, 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 the Oklahoma Constitution by adding a new Section 6 to Article III; requiring proof of identity to vote in certain elections; requiring proof of identity for all authorized methods of voting; requiring Legislature to enact specific requirements for proof of identity; providing ballot title; ordering special election on certain date; and directing filing. SUBJECT: Proof of identity for voting.

From the enrolled text, April 16, 2026:

A Joint Resolution directing the Secretary of State to refer to the people for their approval or rejection a proposed amendment to the Oklahoma Constitution by adding a new Section 6 to Article III; requiring proof of identity to vote in certain elections; requiring proof of identity for all authorized methods of voting; requiring Legislature to enact specific requirements for proof of identity; providing ballot title; ordering special election on certain date; and directing filing. SUBJECT: Proof of identity for voting BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 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 the Oklahoma Constitution by adding a new Section 6 to Article III to read as follows: Section 6. Each voter shall present proof of identity to the appropriate election official when voting at any election authorized by law and conducted by a county election board or the State Election Board. Proof of identity shall be required for any method of voting authorized by law. The Legislature shall enact laws necessary to specify the requirements for proof of identity for voting as required by this section. SECTION 2. The Ballot Title …

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Oklahoma SJR47: Constitutional amendment; requiring proof of identity for voting at election conducted by county or state election board; ordering special election.

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