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OK HB2821

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Sean Roberts

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 26 O.S. 2011, Section 7-114 regarding voter identification requirements for elections.

  • Removes the exception allowing voter identification cards issued by county election boards to bypass the photograph and expiration date requirements for proof of identity.

  • Requires all acceptable identification documents to include a photograph and valid expiration date (except ID cards for persons 65+ years old issued under 47 O.S. Section 6-105.3).

  • Allows voters without acceptable ID to cast a provisional ballot after signing an oath statement, with false swearing punishable as a felony.

  • Effective July 1, 2012, with emergency declaration for immediate implementation upon passage and approval.

Legislative Description

Elections; modifying voter identification card exception; effective date; emergency.

Elections

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/7/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules2/7/2012

Full Bill Text

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