An Oklahoma State Senator wants to ensure that state elected officials are held accountable.

 

Ponca City Republican Bill Coleman plans to file legislation to amend Oklahoma's Constitution and allow for recall elections of state elected officials.

 

Oklahoma law only allows for impeachment in limited circumstances. Such proceedings are rare because many lawmakers believe it is inappropriate to overturn the will of the voters. Coleman says allowing for recall elections gives the Legislature another option that puts Oklahoma voters in charge of saying whether an elected official stays or goes. 

 

Coleman hopes to get this legislation filed before mid-January. If put into law, the measure would have to pass both chambers and also be approved by Oklahoma voters.