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OK HB1999
OK HB1999Elections; requiring certain procedures for rejection of absentee ballots; providing for ballot curing; 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 14-107 and 14-133, which relate to absentee voting; providing for additional information on affidavit; making certain information confidential; authorizing county election board to begin ballot review by certain date; modifying notification of rejection; requiring certain procedures for rejection of absentee ballots; prohibiting certain variations in signatures as grounds for rejection; requiring county election board to meet at certain times; providing for ballot cure letter and form; providing for educational and instructional materials; specifying certain type of procedure for executing absentee ballot affidavits for certain elections; providing certain alternative procedures for absentee voting; stating methods for voters requesting absentee ballots; providing method of absentee voting procedures for the absentee voting board entering nursing facilities and veterans centers under certain circumstances; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Oklahoma laws related to absentee voting. The key provisions include: 1) requiring the absentee ballot affidavit to include the voter's email address and phone number to allow for notification if the ballot is rejected, while keeping this information confidential; 2) establishing procedures for the county election board to review and notify voters of ballot rejections, and allowing voters to "cure" any deficiencies; 3) prohibiting variations in voter signatures as grounds for ballot rejection; 4) providing alternative procedures for absentee voting during a declared state of emergency, such as allowing voters to submit a photocopy of an ID instead of having the affidavit notarized. The bill also requires the Secretary of the State Election Board to provide educational and instructional materials to county election boards. The bill is set to take effect on November 1, 2023.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Rules (on 02/07/2023)
Taxonomy
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Right to Privacy and Access to Government Information
- ‐ 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=hb1999&Session=2400 | 12/05/2023 |
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1999&Session=2300 | 01/19/2023 |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20INT/hB/HB1999%20INT.PDF | 01/19/2023 |
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