Bill > HB3625

This bill amends Oklahoma's election laws to provide additional safeguards and procedures for absentee ballots. Key provisions include: 1. Requiring the absentee ballot affidavit to include the voter's email address and phone number, which can be used to contact the voter if their ballot is rejected. 2. Allowing county election boards to begin reviewing mail-in absentee ballots 30 days before an election. 3. Establishing a "cure" process to allow voters to fix any issues with their absentee ballot before it is rejected, including providing a cure form and instructions. 4. Prohibiting variations in voter signatures (e.g. using initials) from being grounds for rejecting a ballot. 5. Requiring county election boards to schedule meetings as necessary to process absentee ballots in a timely manner. 6. Providing alternative procedures for absentee voting in the event of a declared state of emergency, such as allowing voters to submit a photocopy of ID instead of getting the ballot notarized. The bill aims to increase transparency and safeguards around absentee voting while ensuring voters have opportunities to cure any issues with their ballots.