SB 1671 Summary

• Creates a new felony offense for any Oklahoma legislator who knowingly fails to disclose a personal or private interest in pending legislation with intent to gain financially from that interest.

• Establishes penalties of imprisonment up to 10 years, a fine up to $50,000 (or three times the financial gain, whichever is greater), or both.

• Requires each house of the Legislature to establish additional administrative sanctions through their rules of proceedings beyond the criminal penalties.

• Takes effect only upon certification that voters have approved a related constitutional amendment (Senate Joint Resolution referenced in the bill).