Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes a statewide vote to approve a constitutional convention in Oklahoma.

Highlights:

• Authorizes a Constitutional Convention to alter, revise, or amend the current Oklahoma Constitution or propose a new Constitution to be voted on by the state’s citizens (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the Constitutional Convention shall occur on January 5, 2027 at a time no later than 5:00 PM at the State Capitol in Oklahoma City (Sec. 2).

• Specifies that delegates to the Convention will be officials from both the Oklahoma House of Representatives and the Oklahoma Senate (Sec. 3).

• Establishes a Constitutional Convention Commission to conduct public hearings to gather input from the general public for issues to be addressed by the Constitutional Convention (Sec. 3).

• Specifies that a simple majority of delegates is necessary to adopt any measure (Sec. 4)

• Requires a ⅔ majority of delegates to review any aspect of the original Oklahoma Constitution for possible alterations (Sec. 4).

• Specifies that after the ⅔ majority is reached to review a Constitutional article, a simple majority is required for adoption of proposed alterations (Sec. 4).

• Specifies that this Act will be submitted to a vote by the people in the next General Election following its approval by the Governor (Sec. 10).

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