Bill > SB890

This bill transfers various campaign finance and financial disclosure responsibilities from local government entities (municipal clerks, county election boards, and school district clerks) to the state Ethics Commission for municipalities, counties, and technology center/independent school districts. Specifically, the bill modifies existing laws to require campaign committees, political committees, candidates, and elected officials to file statements of organization, contribution reports, and financial interest statements directly with the Ethics Commission instead of local government offices. The bill removes requirements for notarization of some documents and eliminates a $50 processing fee previously charged by county election boards. The Ethics Commission will now be responsible for maintaining these public records for four years, with the option to post documents online. The commission will also enforce these campaign finance rules, including investigating and assessing late filing penalties of up to $100 per day (not exceeding $1,000) for late or incomplete filings. The bill standardizes reporting requirements across different levels of local government and aligns them more closely with existing Ethics Commission rules. The changes will take effect on November 1, 2025, providing ample time for local governments and potential candidates to prepare for the new reporting procedures.

Government Affairs, Justice

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb890&Session=2500