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OK SB523
OK SB523Elections; prohibiting alteration or amendment of election procedures under certain circumstances. Emergency.
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Introduced
02/01/2021
02/01/2021
In Committee
03/31/2021
03/31/2021
Crossed Over
03/04/2021
03/04/2021
Passed
05/17/2022
05/17/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/20/2022
05/20/2022
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to elections; amending 26 O.S. 2011, Section 2-106, which relates to duties of the State Election Board; prohibiting certain entities from entering into certain legal agreements or settlements; prohibiting alteration or amendment of election procedures by certain officers; and providing an effective date. AUTHOR: Add the following House Coauthor: Roberts (Sean) AUTHOR: Add the following Senate Coauthors: Bergstrom, Jett, and Jech AMENDMENT NO. 1. Strike the title, enacting clause, and entire bill and insert: "An Act relating to elections; amending 26 O.S. 2021, Section 2-106, which relates to duties of the State Election Board; prohibiting certain entities from entering into certain legal agreements or settlements; prohibiting alteration or amendment of election procedures by certain officers; authorizing intervention in civil proceedings; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill amends Oklahoma's election law to prohibit state agencies, boards, commissions, officers, employees, or county election boards from entering into legal agreements or settlements that would alter or amend election procedures prescribed by the state legislature. It also prohibits the governor, state officers, political subdivisions, or courts from amending or altering election procedures set by the legislature, except where specifically authorized by statute. The bill authorizes the state legislature to intervene in any legal action challenging or attempting to modify election procedures established by law. The bill also declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Mark Lepak (R)*,
Lonnie Paxton (R)*,
Micheal Bergstrom (R),
David Bullard (R),
Darcy Jech (R),
Shane Jett (R),
Sean Roberts (R),
Last Action
Approved by Governor 05/20/2022 (on 05/20/2022)
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