Bill > SB652

This bill modifies Oklahoma's election scheduling laws by changing the permissible dates for regular and special elections across various political subdivisions. The bill revises the specific Tuesdays on which elections can be held, removing some previous restrictions and adding new provisions. Notably, it changes election dates for different types of elections, such as moving the September election to June, the November election to August, and introducing new potential election dates. The bill also provides specific provisions for special elections called by the Governor, including additional dates for elections in cases of vacancies or emergencies, primarily in odd-numbered years. For special elections to fill vacancies, the bill establishes a standardized three-day candidate filing period and requires entities to file election resolutions with the county election board at least 75 days prior to the election. An important implementation detail is that these new election scheduling rules will apply to elections held after January 1, 2026, giving political subdivisions time to adjust to the new requirements. The bill aims to provide more flexibility and standardization in election scheduling while maintaining structured guidelines for when and how elections can be conducted.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Justice

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb652&Session=2500