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OK SB1682

OK SB1682
Special elections; specifying that municipalities must hold special elections for issuing bonds or taxes on a state or federal election day in November. Effective date. Emergency.


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

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to local bond elections; amending 11 O.S. 2021, Section 16-112, which relates to municipal special elections; modifying date when certain special elections may be conducted; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 15-102, which relates to education bond elections; specifying date on which certain elections may be conducted; updating statutory language; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing Oklahoma laws to specify that municipalities must hold special elections for issuing bonds or taxes on a state or federal election day in November, rather than on any date established in the election code. The bill also updates statutory language related to education bond elections, requiring them to be held on a state or federal election day in November as well. The bill has an effective date of July 1, 2024 and declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

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
Education
  • ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
Local Government
  • ‐ General Local Government

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