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Introduced
02/06/2023
02/06/2023
In Committee
02/07/2023
02/07/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2024
05/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to straight-party voting; amending 26 O.S. 2021, Sections 7-119 and 7-127, which relate to conduct of elections; eliminating straight-party voting; making language gender neutral; updating statutory language; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill eliminates straight-party voting in Oklahoma elections. It amends existing law to remove language allowing voters to mark a single party on the ballot to select all of that party's candidates. Instead, the bill requires voters to mark each individual candidate or issue they wish to select. The bill also updates the language in the law to be gender-neutral. The changes made by this bill will take effect on November 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Judiciary (on 02/07/2023)
Taxonomy
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Voting Rights and Issues
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb568&Session=2400 | 12/05/2023 |
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb568&Session=2300 | 01/17/2023 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB568%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF | 01/23/2023 |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20INT/SB/SB568%20INT.PDF | 01/17/2023 |
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