HB 1057 Summary

• Establishes the Presidential Preferential Primary election date as the first Tuesday in February in presidential election years for recognized political parties.

• Requires any political party requesting ballot access for the Presidential Preferential Primary to pay all fees and costs associated with the election.

• If multiple parties request Presidential Preferential Primary ballot access, costs and fees are divided equally among the requesting parties.

• Authorizes the State Election Board to adjust Oklahoma's primary election date to match a regional primary date if neighboring states establish one.

• Effective date: November 1, 2011.