Joint resolution; Oklahoma Constitution; Article IX; artificial persons; election activity; initiative petition activity; ballot title; filing.

Summary

The joint resolution would add a new section to Article IX of the Oklahoma Constitution stating that artificial persons—such as corporations, LLCs, nonprofits and foreign entities—only have powers expressly granted by the Constitution. It revokes all existing statutory powers that allow these entities to engage in election or initiative petition activity, limiting them to powers needed for lawful business or charitable purposes. The measure also creates a safe‑harbor for existing contracts and requires the Legislature to set up a reinstatement process for entities that forfeit charter privileges by violating the ban.

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