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HCR 1002

Concurrent resolution; revocation of previous actions related to Article V of the United States Constitution; communications; distribution.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jim Olsen

Oklahoma legislation revokes prior state actions requesting a U.S. constitutional convention under Article V, affecting the national count toward triggering such a convention.

Authored by Representative Olsen
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Bill Summary · HCR 1002

Legislative bill overview

HCR 1002 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Oklahoma legislature that revokes previous state actions related to Article V of the U.S. Constitution. Article V establishes the amendment process and allows states to call for a constitutional convention. This resolution appears to reverse Oklahoma's prior positions or applications regarding constitutional amendment procedures.

Why is this important

Article V convention calls are a significant political matter because they could potentially lead to a constitutional convention—the first since 1787. States must pass resolutions applying for such a convention, and revoking previous applications affects the total count needed to trigger one. This resolution directly impacts Oklahoma's stance on whether constitutional changes should be pursued through this alternative amendment pathway.

Potential points of contention

  • Unclear scope: The bill's text description doesn't specify which previous Article V actions are being revoked, making it difficult to assess the full implications without reviewing the full bill text
  • Constitutional convention concerns: Opponents may worry about destabilizing the Constitution, while proponents may support revisiting it for specific amendments
  • Political motivations: The timing and specific provisions being targeted (if any) could reflect partisan disagreements about what constitutional changes should or shouldn't be pursued

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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