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OK HB3722
OK HB3722Elections; voter registration; recognized political party or Independent designation; effective date.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to elections; amending 26 O.S. 2021, Section 1-110, which relates to changes in party affiliation; directing the State Election Board to notify registered voters of a political party which ceases to be recognized that the voter must file a form and select a new affiliation to remain registered; directing the State Election Board to notify registered voters of a political organization which ceases to be recognized that the voter must file a form and select a new affiliation to remain registered; stipulating that voters shall have ninety days to file the required form; amending 26 O.S. 2021, Section 4-112, as amended by Section 18, Chapter 282, O.S.L. 2022 (26 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 4-112), which relates to registration applications; requiring all applications for voter registration to list a recognized political party affiliation or an Independent designation; prohibiting the State Election Board from choosing for an applicant a party or Independent affiliation; requiring notification of incomplete registration; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that if a recognized political party or organization ceases to be recognized in Oklahoma, the State Election Board must notify registered voters affiliated with that group, informing them they have ninety days to file a form to select a new party affiliation or become an Independent to remain registered. Additionally, all future voter registration applications must require applicants to explicitly choose a recognized political party or an Independent designation, and the State Election Board is prohibited from making this choice for them, instead requiring notification of incomplete registration. This legislation is set to take effect on January 1, 2027.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
House Government Oversight Hearing (10:30:00 2/24/2026 Room 206) (on 02/24/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3722&Session=2600 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Proposed Policy Committee Recommendation | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/HB3722%20POLREC%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| Policy Committee Recommendation | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20SUBS/HCS/HB3722%20POLREC.PDF |
| Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20AMENDMENTS/House/HB3722%20POLPCS1%20DENISE%20CROSSWHITEHADER-MJ.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/HB3722%20POLPCS1%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/HB3722%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB3722%20INT.PDF |
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