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OK HB3261

Bill

Status

Passed

5/28/2010

Primary Sponsor

Gus Blackwell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces the petition signature requirement for candidates from five percent (5%) to four percent (4%) of registered voters eligible to vote in the relevant election, based on the latest January 15 registration report.

  • Maintains alternative filing option allowing candidates to submit a cashier's or certified check instead of petition signatures, with amounts ranging from $200 to $1,500 depending on office sought.

  • Directs filing fees to the State Election Board Revolving Fund (for state-level filings) or County Election Board Special Depository Account (for county-level filings).

  • Repeals Section 5-113 of Oklahoma Statutes, which previously allowed forfeiture of filing fees under certain circumstances.

Legislative Description

Elections; relating to petitions and filing fees; modifying signature requirement for petition; repealing forfeiture of filing fee.

Elections

Last Action

Approved by Governor 06/07/2010

5/28/2010

Committee Referrals

Rules2/2/2010

Full Bill Text

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