S.J.Res.37

Constitutional amendment; requiring the Commissioner of Labor be appointed by the Governor.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Oklahoma SJR37 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the Governor to appoint the Commissioner of Labor.

Oklahoma SJR37 proposes a constitutional amendment to change the appointment process for the Commissioner of Labor. Currently, the Commissioner of Labor is appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. This bill would require the Governor to appoint the Commissioner of Labor directly, without the need for Senate approval. The amendment also sets term limits for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, State Auditor and Inspector, Attorney General, State Treasurer, Commissioner of Labor, and Superintendent of Public Instruction at eight years, with exceptions for partial terms.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 3

Senate

Second Reading referred to Rules

Feb 2

Senate

First Reading

Feb 2

Senate

Authored by Senator Jett