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OK SB652

Administration of elections; modifying permissible dates for certain elections; authorizing special elections called for certain purposes to be held on certain dates. Effective date.


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Introduced
02/03/2025
In Committee
04/21/2025
Crossed Over
03/26/2025
Passed
05/19/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/24/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO. 652 By: Paxton of the Senate and Osburn of the House An Act relating to administration of elections; amending 26 O.S. 2021, Section 3-101, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 329, O.S.L. 2023 (26 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 3-101), which relates to scheduling of elections; modifying permissible dates for certain elections; authorizing special elections called for certain purposes to be held on certain dates; specifying applicability of provisions; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Scheduling of elections

AI Summary

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.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/22/2025 (on 05/27/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb652&Session=2500
BillText https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20ENR/SB/SB652%20ENR.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: House Amendment to Senate Bill https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB652%20HASB%20BILLSUM.PDF
BillText https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20AMENDMENTS/Amendment%20and%20Engr/SB652%20HASB%20AND%20ENGR.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Committee Substitute https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/SB652%20CS%20BILLSUM.PDF
BillText https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20FLR/HFLR/SB652%20HFLR.PDF
BillText https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20SUBS/HCSS/SB652%20HCS.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Proposed Policy Committee Recommendation https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/SB652%20POLREC%20BILLSUM.PDF
Policy Committee Recommendation https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20SUBS/HCSS/SB652%20POLREC.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Proposed Policy Committee Amendment 1 https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/SB652%20POLAMD1%20BILLSUM.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Engrossed https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/SB652%20ENGR%20BILLSUM.PDF
Proposed Policy Committee Amendment 1 https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20AMENDMENTS/House/SB652%20POLAMD1%20MIKE%20OSBURN-MJ.PDF
BillText https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20ENGR/SB/SB652%20ENGR.PDF
SB652 (3-24-25) (PAXTON) FS FA2 https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20FLOOR%20AMENDMENTS/Senate/SB652%20(3-24-25)%20(PAXTON)%20FS%20FA2.PDF
SB652 (3-18-25) (PAXTON) FS WDFA1 https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20FLOOR%20AMENDMENTS/Senate/SB652%20(3-18-25)%20(PAXTON)%20FS%20WDFA1.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Floor Amendment 2 https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB652%20FA2%20BILLSUM.PDF
SB652 (3-18-25) (PAXTON) FS FA1 https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20FLOOR%20AMENDMENTS/Senate/SB652%20(3-18-25)%20(PAXTON)%20FS%20FA1.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Floor Amendment 1 https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB652%20FA1%20BILLSUM.PDF
BillText https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20FLR/SFLR/SB652%20SFLR.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: SB652 CS FI https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/impact%20statements/fiscal/Senate/SB652%20CS%20FI.PDF
BillText https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20SUBS/SCS/SB652%20CS.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Committee Substitute https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB652%20CS%20BILLSUM.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: SB652 INT FI https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/impact%20statements/fiscal/Senate/SB652%20INT%20FI.PDF
BillText https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB652%20INT.PDF
Committee Amendment https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20AMENDMENTS/Senate/SB652%20PCS.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB652%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF
Committee Amendment https://www3.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20AMENDMENTS/Senate/SB652%20PCS.PDF
BillText https://www3.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB652%20INT.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced https://www3.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB652%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB652%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF
BillText http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB652%20INT.PDF
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