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OK HB3147

OK HB3147
Campaign finance and financial disclosure; modifying definitions; authorizing Ethics Commission to develop certain online reporting processes; effective date.


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Introduced
02/07/2022
In Committee
04/06/2022
Crossed Over
03/22/2022
Passed
Dead
05/27/2022

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to campaign finance and financial disclosure; amending 11 O.S. 2021, Sections 56-102 and 56-108, which relate to the Municipal Campaign Finance and Financial Disclosure Act; modifying definition; amending 19 O.S. 2021, Sections 138.12, 138.13, 138.14 and 138.17, which relate to the County Campaign Finance and Financial Disclosure Act; modifying definition; removing notary requirements; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Sections 2-111 and 2-117, which relate to the Technology Center District and Independent School District Campaign Finance and Financial Disclosure Act; modifying definition; amending 74 O.S. 2021, Section 4261, which relates to the Ethics Commission Act; modifying forms necessary for compliance; authorizing Ethics Commission to develop certain online reporting processes; and providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill amends several state laws related to campaign finance and financial disclosure requirements for municipal, county, and school district elections. The key provisions include: 1. Modifying the definitions of "municipal political committee," "county political committee," and "school district political committee" to include committees whose purpose is to support or oppose ballot measures in addition to candidates. 2. Removing the notary requirement for filing statements of financial interests for county and school district candidates and elected officials, aligning the requirements with those for state-level filings. 3. Authorizing the Ethics Commission to develop online reporting processes for campaign finance and financial disclosure information, as funds are available, to improve transparency and accessibility. 4. Providing an effective date of November 1, 2022 for the changes introduced in this bill. Overall, the bill aims to update and streamline campaign finance and disclosure laws across different levels of local government in Oklahoma, while also leveraging technology to enhance public access to this information.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Senate Floor HB3147 (4-25-22) (STANDRIDGE) RT FA1 - HB3147 (4-25-22) (STANDRIDGE) RT FA1 (on 04/25/2022)

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