Bill > HB1844

This bill modifies the requirements for initiative petitions in Oklahoma by changing the data points that signers must provide to validate their signature. Currently, signers must include their legal first name, legal last name, zip code, house number, and birth month and day. The bill updates the requirement to specify that the last name must "substantially conform" to the name in the precinct registry, which provides more flexibility in how a voter's name is recorded. To be approved by the Secretary of State, four or more of these data points must match the voter registration file. The bill aims to streamline the signature verification process for initiative petitions while maintaining the integrity of voter identification. The changes will take effect on November 1, 2025, giving election officials and potential petition organizers time to adapt to the new requirements. The bill applies to state-level initiative petitions and can also be used for county, city, or other municipal initiatives.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1844&Session=2600