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OK SB210
OK SB210Election procedures; specifying certain type of procedure for executing absentee ballot affidavits for certain elections; emergency.
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Introduced
02/04/2019
02/04/2019
In Committee
03/20/2019
03/20/2019
Crossed Over
03/12/2019
03/12/2019
Passed
05/07/2020
05/07/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/07/2020
05/07/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to election procedures; amending 12 O.S. 2011, Section 426, which relates to statements under penalty of perjury; clarifying exceptions to certain statement requirement; specifying certain type of procedure for executing absentee ballot affidavits for certain elections; providing certain alternative procedures for absentee voting; stating methods for voters requesting absentee ballots; providing method of absentee voting procedures for the absentee voting board entering nursing facilities and veterans centers under certain circumstances; stating criteria for person to claim physically incapacitated status; providing for codification; providing for noncodification; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: Election procedures
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Oklahoma law to provide alternative procedures for executing absentee ballot affidavits during the COVID-19 pandemic. The key provisions are:
1. For any election, the only valid procedure for executing an absentee ballot affidavit is the one required by the relevant statute or specifically allowed by this bill.
2. If a state of emergency related to COVID-19 is in effect, voters requesting absentee ballots can sign the affidavit and submit a copy of their ID instead of having it notarized or witnessed.
3. If absentee voting boards are prohibited from entering nursing homes or veterans centers due to COVID-19, the county election board can authorize the facility to receive and distribute the ballots to residents.
4. Certain voters, such as those with COVID-19 or at high risk, can claim "physically incapacitated" status to request an absentee ballot.
The bill also declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (25)
Charles McCall (R)*,
Greg Treat (R)*,
Micheal Bergstrom (R),
Larry Boggs (R),
Brad Boles (R),
David Bullard (R),
Rusty Cornwell (R),
Denise Crosswhite Hader (R),
Dean Davis (R),
Ross Ford (R),
Darcy Jech (R),
Kevin McDugle (R),
Lewis Moore (R),
Casey Murdock (R),
Kenton Patzkowsky (R),
John Pfeiffer (R),
Dustin Roberts (R),
Sean Roberts (R),
Mike Sanders (R),
Wayne Shaw (R),
Chris Sneed (R),
Gary Stanislawski (R),
Jay Steagall (R),
Josh West (R),
Kevin West (R),
Last Action
Coauthored by Representative Sanders (on 05/12/2020)
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