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HJR 1011

Oklahoma Constitution; resolution; Article VI; election recall process; ballot title; filing.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mickey Dollens

HJR 1011 reduces signature requirements and shortens petition period to make it easier to recall Oklahoma state officials, expanding this democratic process.

Second Reading referred to Rules
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Bill Summary · HJR 1011

HJR 1011: Amending Oklahoma Constitution's Recall Election Process

Summary

This joint resolution proposes to amend Article VI of the Oklahoma Constitution to modify the process for recalling elected state officials. The key changes introduced by HJR 1011 include:

Recall Petition Requirements

  • Reduces the number of signatures required to initiate a recall election from 25% to 20% of the total votes cast in the last general election for that office.
  • Shortens the petition circulation period from 90 days to 60 days.

Ballot Language

  • Requires the ballot title for a recall election to include a concise statement of the reasons for the recall.
  • Mandates that the ballot provide voters the option to vote "for" or "against" the recall of the official.

Procedural Timeline

  • Establishes a 30-day deadline for the Secretary of State to verify the recall petition signatures.
  • If the petition is certified, requires the recall election to be held within 90 days.

Impact

If passed, HJR 1011 would make it easier for constituents to initiate the process of recalling elected state officials in Oklahoma. The reduced signature threshold and shorter petition period could increase the frequency of recall attempts. The new ballot language requirements may also provide voters with more information to consider when deciding whether to recall an official.

This constitutional amendment would apply to the recall of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, State Auditor and Inspector, Attorney General, Superintendent of Public Instruction, State Treasurer, and Commissioners of the Land Office.

Next Steps

HJR 1011 has currently been referred to the Rules committee in the Oklahoma House of Representatives after its second reading. Further committee action and a vote by the full House and Senate would be required before the proposed constitutional amendment could be placed on a statewide ballot for voter approval.

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

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