Amended Bylaws


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


Form 8-K


CURRENT REPORT



Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934



April 14, 2005 - April 13, 2005
(Date of Report - Date of earliest event reported)




KERR-McGEE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware
 
1-16619
 
73-1612389
(State of Incorporation)
 
(Commission File Number)
 
(IRS Employer Identification No.)



Kerr-McGee Center
   
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
 
73125
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)



(405)   270-1313
(Registrant's telephone number)





Item 5.03
Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.
 
 
On and effective April 13, 2005, the Board of the Company amended and restated Article III, Section 3 of the Company’s ByLaws.
 
The amendment clarifies that the person presiding at a meeting of stockholders has the power to adjourn the meeting at any time during the meeting to a date and time designated by such person without notice other than the announcement at the meeting.
 
The amended ByLaws are attached as Exhibit 3.1 hereto.

SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


   
KERR-MCGEE CORPORATION
     
     
 
By:
(John M. Rauh)
   
John M. Rauh
   
Vice President and Controller
     
Dated: April 14, 2005