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OK HB2012
OK HB2012Elections; conduct of elections; eliminating straight-party voting; 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 7-119 and 7-127, which relate to conduct of elections; eliminating straight-party voting; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill eliminates straight-party voting in Oklahoma elections. It amends two sections of the state's election laws to remove language that allowed voters to cast a single vote to select all candidates from a political party, and instead requires voters to select individual candidates or issues on the ballot. The bill will take effect on November 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Elections and Ethics (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=hb2012&Session=2400 | 12/05/2023 |
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb2012&Session=2300 | 01/19/2023 |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20INT/hB/HB2012%20INT.PDF | 01/19/2023 |
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