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OK SB995
OK SB995Elections; modifying requirements for voter registrations and conduct of elections. Effective date. Emergency.
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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; stating legislative findings and intent; providing certain best practices; requiring certain post-election audits; establishing procedures and requirements for certain audits; authorizing Legislature to require certain audits; requiring reports of certain audits; requiring reports to be made available to the public; requiring State Election Board to promulgate certain rules; requiring certain consultation; defining terms; amending 26 O.S. 2021, Sections 4-101 and 4- 120.2, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 293, O.S.L. 2022 (26 O.S. Supp. 2022, Section 4-120.2), which relate to voter registration; prohibiting voter registration for certain persons; increasing frequency of certain address confirmation mailings; modifying date for removal of certain voter registrations; increasing frequency for identification of duplicate voter registrations; requiring certain annual report to Legislature by Secretary of the State Election Board; requiring annual audit of voter registration database by Attorney General; establishing requirements for certain audit; requiring report of certain audit to Legislature; amending 26 O.S. 2021, Section 7-130, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 291, O.S.L. 2022 (26 O.S. Supp. 2022, Section 7-130), which relates to election watchers; expanding ability of election watchers to observe the election process; establishing requirements for authorized observation by election watchers; prohibiting certain actions by election watchers; creating misdemeanor offense; repealing 26 O.S. 2021, Section 3-130, which relates to post-election audits; providing for codification; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill establishes new post-election audit requirements, modifies voter registration procedures, expands election watcher observation, and mandates annual audits of the voter registration database. Key provisions include:
- Requiring post-election audits after each election and a comprehensive procedural audit every 5 years, with the ability for the legislature to require additional audits.
- Prohibiting non-citizens from registering to vote and increasing the frequency of address confirmation mailings and identification of duplicate registrations.
- Expanding the ability of election watchers to observe the entire election process and establishing requirements and restrictions for their conduct.
- Requiring annual reports from the Secretary of the State Election Board on voter removals and an annual audit of the voter registration database by the Attorney General.
The bill takes effect on July 1, 2023 and declares an emergency.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Judiciary (on 02/07/2023)
Taxonomy
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Voting Rights and Issues
Government Operations
- ‐ Government Transparency and Open Records
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb995&Session=2400 | 12/05/2023 |
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb995&Session=2300 | 01/19/2023 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB995%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF | 02/04/2023 |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20INT/SB/SB995%20INT.PDF | 01/19/2023 |
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