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OK SB700
OK SB700Elections; adding information to be included in certain form; increasing time period for filing certain petition; modifying certain complaint procedures. Effective date.
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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 elections; amending 26 O.S. 2021, Sections 5-111, 5-119, 7-122, 14-101.1, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 291, O.S.L. 2022, 16- 105, and 16-123 (26 O.S. Supp. 2022, Section 14- 101.1), which relate to declarations of candidacy, contest, spoiled ballots, absentee ballot harvesting, and fraud; adding information to be included on declaration of candidacy form; increasing time period for filing of certain petition; clarifying procedure for spoiled ballots; adding intent requirement to certain offense; authorizing certain complaints to county election boards; clarifying requirement for certain notification; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to Oklahoma's election laws. It adds the date a candidate registered with their political party to the declaration of candidacy form, increases the time period for filing certain petitions from two to four business days, clarifies the procedure for spoiled ballots, adds an intent requirement to the offense of absentee ballot harvesting, authorizes complaints to be filed with county election boards in addition to the state election board, and requires district attorneys to report back on the status of investigations into potential election crimes. The bill also provides an effective date of 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=sb700&Session=2400 | 12/05/2023 |
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb700&Session=2300 | 01/18/2023 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB700%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF | 01/25/2023 |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20INT/SB/SB700%20INT.PDF | 01/18/2023 |
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