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OK SB1544
OK SB1544Election of county officials; requiring elections for county offices to be nonpartisan. Effective date.
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Introduced
02/05/2024
02/05/2024
In Committee
02/06/2024
02/06/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2024
05/31/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to election of county officials; requiring election for county offices to be nonpartisan; prohibiting declaration of party affiliation on Declaration of Candidacy for county office; clarifying eligibility for placement on certain primary and general election ballots; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill requires all elections for county offices in Oklahoma to be conducted on a nonpartisan basis starting with the 2025 election cycle. Candidates for county offices will not be able to declare a party affiliation on their Declaration of Candidacy. The bill outlines the process for primary and general elections, with all qualified candidates appearing on the primary ballot, and the two candidates receiving the most votes advancing to the general election if no single candidate receives more than 50% of the primary vote. This bill will take effect on November 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to General Government (on 02/06/2024)
Taxonomy
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Voting Rights and Issues
Local Government
- ‐ General Local Government
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1544&Session=2400 | 01/03/2024 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: SB1544 INT FI | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/impact%20statements/fiscal/Senate/SB1544%20INT%20FI.PDF | 02/05/2024 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1544%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF | 01/05/2024 |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20INT/SB/SB1544%20INT.PDF | 01/03/2024 |
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