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OK SB1861
OK SB1861Initiative and referendum; modifying requirements for certain signatures; updating certain vote requirement. 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 initiative and referendum; amending 34 O.S. 2021, Section 8, which relates to proposed petitions; modifying requirements for certain signatures; updating certain vote requirement; updating statutory language; updating statutory reference; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends Oklahoma's initiative and referendum laws. It modifies the requirements for the number of signatures needed from each county for initiative and referendum petitions, limiting them to no more than 5% from any single county. The bill also updates the vote requirement to be based on the number of votes cast for the Office of Governor in the last general election, rather than the highest state office. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2024.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Rules (on 02/06/2024)
Taxonomy
Government Operations
- ‐ Legislative Branch Operations and Rules
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1861&Session=2400 | 01/17/2024 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1861%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF | 02/02/2024 |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20INT/SB/SB1861%20INT.PDF | 01/17/2024 |
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