Resolution 1047, introduced by Jenkins, proposes a constitutional amendment to eliminate the Board on Legislative Compensation in Oklahoma and establish a new process for determining legislator salaries. The amendment would fix legislator salaries at the amount in effect as of November 1, 2025, with any future modifications requiring voter approval during General Elections that coincide with presidential elections. The proposed changes would allow the Legislature to submit a question regarding salary modifications directly to the voters, bypassing the Governor's approval.
The resolution outlines the procedures for referring this amendment to the public for approval or rejection, including the creation of a ballot title that summarizes the key points of the proposal. If approved by a majority of voters, the new salary structure would remain in effect until further modifications are made through the specified voting process. The resolution emphasizes that all changes to legislator salaries must adhere to this new method, ensuring that the public has a direct say in any future adjustments.