Oklahoma Constitution; courts; application of law; Sharia law; ballot title; filing.

HJR 1049 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring Oklahoma courts to base decisions solely on U.S. and state laws, common law, and the law of other U.S. states (if necessary), while explicitly prohibiting the use of international law or Sharia law. If approved by voters, this amendment would change the Oklahoma Constitution to mandate that courts do not consider Sharia law (Islamic law) or international law in any judicial ruling, including cases of first impression. The amendment would apply to all Oklahoma courts, including district courts and specialized courts like the Court of Criminal Appeals. The resolution also provides the ballot title that would be used for the voter referendum on this amendment.