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OK HB1241
OK HB1241Elections; officers of county election boards; secretary; voting; effective date.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to elections; amending 26 O.S. 2021, Section 2-111.2, which relates to the election of officers of county election boards; clarifying that the secretary shall not be a voting member of the county election board; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends Oklahoma state law regarding the composition and voting rights of county election boards. Specifically, the legislation clarifies the role of the county election board secretary by explicitly stating that they cannot be a voting member of the board. Currently, when the county election board meets every four years to elect a chairman and vice chairman, the secretary is currently prohibited from being elected to those leadership positions. The new language removes the word "but" and inserts "and" along with "not" to definitively establish that the secretary shall have no voting power on the board. This change aims to potentially improve the neutrality and operational dynamics of county election boards by ensuring the secretary maintains a non-voting administrative role. The bill will take effect on November 1, 2025, providing ample time for county election boards to prepare for and implement the new requirement.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules (on 02/10/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1241&Session=2600 |
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1241&Session=2500 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/HB1241%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/HB1241%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB1241%20INT.PDF |
| BillText | https://www3.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB1241%20INT.PDF |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB1241%20INT.PDF |
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