SJR 7 Oklahoma Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Constitutional amendment; modifying certain appointment procedures; requiring Senate confirmation of certain executive appointments.

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to change how Oklahoma's Insurance Commissioner is selected. It removes the current 8-year term limit and shifts the position from being elected to appointed by the Governor with Senate consent, effective after the 2026 election. The amendment requires voter approval through a referendum before taking effect.
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Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Last action Feb 4, 2025
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