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OK HB3852
OK HB3852Elections; appointment; inspector; judge; clerk; election precincts; insufficient nominees; appointment; 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 2-124, which relates to appointment of inspector, judge, and clerk of election precincts; directing the secretary of the county election board to make appointments every two years; requiring submission of nominees list with two times the number of county precincts; modifying procedure in case of insufficient nominees; limiting appointment of nominees outside list provided by county central committee; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the process for appointing election officials, specifically inspectors, judges, and clerks for election precincts. It shortens the term for these positions from four years to two years and requires the secretary of the county election board to make these appointments every two years. The bill also changes the number of nominees that county central committees must submit to the election board secretary from three times the number of precincts to two times the number of precincts. Importantly, if a county central committee submits a list of nominees but it's shorter than the required two times the number of precincts, the election board secretary must still appoint from that submitted list first, only going outside the list to find replacements if nominees are unable or unwilling to serve or don't meet eligibility requirements. The bill also clarifies that appointments are made from registered voters within the county and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Policy recommendation to the Government Oversight committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Elections and Ethics (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3852&Session=2600 |
| Policy Committee Recommendation | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20SUBS/HCS/HB3852%20POLREC.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/HB3852%20POLPCS1%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20AMENDMENTS/House/HB3852%20POLPCS1%20ERIC%20ROBERTS-MJ.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/HB3852%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB3852%20INT.PDF |
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