Bill > SB404

This bill repeals Sections 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, and 8.5 of Title 19 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which collectively make up the County Home Rule Charter Act. The County Home Rule Charter Act typically allows counties to create their own local government structures and procedures beyond the standard state-mandated county governance model. By repealing these sections, the bill eliminates the legal framework that previously permitted counties to establish custom charters with more flexible organizational approaches. The bill specifies that these repealed sections will be removed from the 2021 version of the Oklahoma Statutes, and the repeal will become effective on November 1, 2025, which provides a significant lead time for counties to adjust to the change in their governance options.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb404&Session=2600