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OK HB4140
OK HB4140Elections; authorizing certain persons the right to vote by absentee ballot; codification; 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 elections; authorizing certain persons the right to vote by absentee ballot; prohibiting use of certain residence to qualify to vote; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes certain persons convicted of a crime to retain the right to vote by absentee ballot at their last voluntary residence during their term of confinement, provided they meet all voting requirements. It also prohibits persons sentenced to the custody of the Department of Corrections from using their place of involuntary confinement as their place of residence for the purpose of qualifying to vote. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Elections and Ethics (on 02/06/2024)
Taxonomy
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Voting Rights and Issues
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb4140&Session=2400 | 01/18/2024 |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20INT/hB/HB4140%20INT.PDF | 01/18/2024 |
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