Bill > SB1143

This bill creates a new State Election Board Voting System Revolving Fund in the state treasury, which will be a continuous fund not limited by fiscal year constraints. The fund will receive money appropriated by the Legislature specifically for purchasing, installing, maintaining, and securing a unified election administration system for Oklahoma. The State Election Board will be authorized to budget and spend the fund's money for these purposes, with expenditures made through warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims approved by the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services. The bill includes an effective date of July 1, 2025, and declares an emergency, which means the act can take effect immediately upon passage and approval. The purpose of the fund appears to be to provide a dedicated financial mechanism for modernizing and maintaining Oklahoma's election infrastructure, ensuring consistent and secure election processes across the state.

Budget and Finance

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1143&Session=2600