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OK SB959
OK SB959Vacancies in office; modifying procedures for filling certain vacancies. Effective date. Emergency.
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Introduced
02/01/2021
02/01/2021
In Committee
04/15/2021
04/15/2021
Crossed Over
03/10/2021
03/10/2021
Passed
05/27/2021
05/27/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/28/2021
05/28/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to vacancies in office; amending 26 O.S. 2011, Section 12-101, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 341, O.S.L. 2019 (26 O.S. Supp. 2020, Section 12-101), which relates to vacancies in Congress; modifying procedure for filling vacancy in office of United States Senator; providing for irrevocable resignation on a date certain; amending 51 O.S. 2011, Section 10, which relates to vacancies and special elections; specifying certain duties of Governor; requiring certain appointment; providing for special elections; requiring submission of oath to Secretary of State for certain persons; requiring publication of oath on certain website; updating statutory language; prohibiting severability; providing for noncodification; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: Vacancies in office
AI Summary
This bill modifies the procedures for filling vacancies in the office of the United States Senator from Oklahoma. It requires the Governor to appoint a replacement within 30 days of a vacancy occurring, who must be a registered voter of the same political party as the predecessor. The bill also requires the Governor to call a special election to fill the remainder of the unexpired term, with certain exceptions. Additionally, the bill specifies that the provisions of the act are not severable, meaning the entire act would be void if any part is found unconstitutional.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Approved by Governor 05/28/2021 (on 05/28/2021)
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