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This bill amends Oklahoma state law regarding the initiative and referendum petition process by adding a new requirement for signature collectors. Specifically, any person collecting signatures for an initiative or referendum petition must now be a registered Oklahoma voter and must display a conspicuous notice indicating whether they are being paid to circulate the petition, and if so, by whom. The bill maintains the existing framework for filing petitions with the Secretary of State, including the 90-day signature collection period and the process for challenging petition sufficiency through the state Supreme Court. The new provision aims to increase transparency in the signature-gathering process by requiring collectors to disclose their compensation status, which could help voters understand potential financial motivations behind petition efforts. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2025, giving election officials and potential petition circulators time to prepare for the new disclosure requirements. This change is part of Oklahoma's ongoing efforts to regulate the initiative and referendum process and ensure voters have clear information about how petitions are being collected.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1119&Session=2600