Constitutional amendment; vesting the power of redistricting with the Citizens' Independent Redistricting Commission.

SJR 42 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would transfer Oklahoma's redistricting power from the legislature to a new Citizens' Independent Redistricting Commission. The commission would consist of nine members (three representing each of the state's two largest political parties and three unaffiliated members) with strict qualifications to prevent partisan influence, such as requiring no recent partisan office-holding or lobbying experience. This change would apply to both state legislative districts and federal congressional districts, with the commission required to follow specific guidelines for creating fair maps and publish all meeting details publicly. The amendment, if approved by voters, would replace current legislative redistricting procedures under Oklahoma's constitution.