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OK HB1225
Bill
Status
5/20/2011
Primary Sponsor
Joe Dorman
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AI Summary
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Amends 34 O.S. 2001, Section 9 regarding initiative and referendum procedures to require submission of funding source statements for measures that require funding.
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Requires the Office of State Finance to prepare and publish an estimate of the annual cost to the state for any initiative or referendum measure with identified funding sources on the Secretary of State's website.
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Establishes procedures for ballot title review by the Attorney General within specified timeframes (5-15 business days) for both legislatively-proposed and initiative/referendum measures.
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Requires parties submitting measures to file copies with the Secretary of State and Attorney General, along with a suggested ballot title meeting specified criteria (not exceeding 200 words, eighth-grade reading level, no professional jargon).
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Becomes effective November 1, 2011.
Legislative Description
Initiative and referendum; initiative petitions; requiring statement of funding sources for certain measures; effective date.
Government
Last Action
Died in conference
5/20/2011