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OK HB3294

OK HB3294
Elections; Prohibit the Private Funding of Elections Act; prohibitions; disclosure of certain memberships; effective date.


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Introduced
02/05/2024
In Committee
03/19/2024
Crossed Over
03/13/2024
Passed
Dead
05/31/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to elections; amending Section 1, Chapter 194, O.S.L. 2022, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 80, O.S.L. 2023 (26 O.S. Supp. 2023, Section 7-139), which relates to the Prohibit the Private Funding of Elections Act; adding prohibitions; requiring disclosure of certain memberships; prohibiting election officials from certain memberships; and providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Prohibit the Private Funding of Elections Act to add new provisions. It prohibits government and election officials from soliciting, accepting, or utilizing private funds, services, or other inducements from membership organizations for the purpose of conducting and administrating elections. The bill also requires election officials to disclose any memberships in such organizations and prohibits them from joining organizations that use private funds for election administration. The bill provides penalties for willful violations, including fines and potential imprisonment. The bill becomes effective on November 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Second Reading referred to General Government (on 03/19/2024)

Taxonomy

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Voting Rights and Issues
Government Operations
  • ‐ Government Ethics and Conflicts of Interest

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