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This bill introduces the Voter Registration Integrity Act, which establishes new procedures for voter registration verification in Oklahoma. The legislation defines key terms such as "legal citizen" (a United States citizen under federal law) and "resident of Oklahoma" (an individual meeting state residency requirements for voter registration). The bill mandates that state agencies, including Service Oklahoma and licensed operators, must verify an individual's citizenship and residency status before providing voter registration materials. Agencies are required to document and retain verification records for at least five years. Any state agency employee who knowingly provides voter registration materials without proper verification can be charged with a misdemeanor, facing potential fines up to $5,000, up to 30 days in county jail, or both. The Secretary of the State Election Board will oversee compliance, and agencies processing voter registration materials must submit an annual compliance report to the State Election Board by January 31st each year. The act is set to become effective on November 1, 2025, and aims to enhance the integrity of voter registration processes by ensuring that only legal citizens and state residents can access voter registration materials.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb659&Session=2600