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OK SB244

OK SB244
School district elections; modifying permissible dates for certain elections; modifying dates for filing for certain office. Effective date.


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Introduced
02/06/2023
In Committee
03/25/2024
Crossed Over
03/23/2023
Passed
Dead
05/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to school district elections; amending 26 O.S. 2021, Sections 13A-103 and 13A-105, which relate to election dates and declaration of candidacy; modifying permissible dates for certain elections; modifying dates for filing for certain office; and providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Oklahoma Statutes to modify the permissible dates for school district elections and the deadlines for filing declarations of candidacy. The key provisions include: 1. Changing the general election for school board members to the second Tuesday of November in odd-numbered years and the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November in even-numbered years, instead of the first Tuesday of April. 2. Shifting the primary election for school board members to the second Tuesday of September in odd-numbered years and the fourth Tuesday of August in even-numbered years, instead of the second Tuesday of February. 3. Adjusting the filing period for school board candidates to be between the second Wednesday in April and the next succeeding Friday, instead of the first Monday through the following Wednesday in December. 4. Providing an effective date of November 1, 2023 for the changes.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Referred to Rules (on 03/25/2024)

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