HB 1643 Summary

• Amends 26 O.S. 2001, Section 3-101 to require most elections to be held on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November, except for primary and runoff elections.

• Changes special election dates from multiple options throughout the year to only the first Tuesday succeeding the first Monday in November, with limited exceptions.

• Removes the previous provision allowing elections to be rescheduled to the next Tuesday if the scheduled date falls on a state holiday.

• Effective date set for July 1, 2011, with an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage and approval.