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This bill modifies Oklahoma's laws regarding initiative and referendum petitions, introducing several key changes to the signature-gathering and validation process. The bill limits signatures for initiative and referendum petitions to no more than 5% from any single county, ensuring broader geographic representation. It clarifies the process for filing petitions, including requirements for signature collection, such as requiring signers to provide their full name, birth date, and address matching their voter registration. The bill also establishes more precise timelines for petition circulation, including a 15-30 day window after resolving appeals for signature gathering, with a total of 90 days allowed for collecting signatures. Additionally, the bill streamlines the Supreme Court's review process for petitions, allowing for more efficient handling of protests and objections, and provides the Court with the ability to impose sanctions for frivolous challenges. The bill updates several technical terms and references, such as changing "attorneys fees" to "attorney fees" and specifically referencing the Governor's office when calculating signature thresholds. The changes will become effective on November 1, 2025, providing time for election officials and potential petition organizers to understand and implement the new requirements.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb116&Session=2600