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OK HB1918

OK HB1918
Elections; primary elections and election dates; changing election dates for certain political parties; requiring payment for elections by certain political parties; effective date.


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Introduced
02/06/2023
In Committee
02/07/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to elections; amending 26 O.S. 2021, Section 1-102, 1-103, 1-104 and 3-101, which relates to primary elections and election dates; changing election dates for certain political parties; requiring payment for elections by certain political parties; prohibiting certain election dates for certain political parties; and providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill amends several sections of Oklahoma's election laws. Key provisions include: 1. Changing the date of primary elections for political parties that have chosen to close their primaries and not open them to all registered voters - these parties must hold their primary elections on the last Saturday in June and their runoff primary elections on the last Saturday in August. 2. Requiring political parties that have chosen to close their primaries and not open them to all registered voters to reimburse the state and county election boards for the costs associated with their elections. 3. Prohibiting political parties that have chosen to close their primaries and not open them to all registered voters from holding elections on the standard election dates provided in state law. 4. The bill takes effect on November 1, 2023. The key terms are "primary election," "runoff primary election," and "closed primary" - a closed primary is one where only members of that political party can vote, as opposed to an open primary where any registered voter can participate.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules (on 02/07/2023)

Taxonomy

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Voting Rights and Issues

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