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OK SB115
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes the Uniform Military and Overseas Voters Act to provide voting procedures for military personnel and overseas voters in federal, state, and local elections.
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Defines "covered voters" as uniformed-service members, their dependents, and overseas voters who meet eligibility requirements, including those born outside the U.S. with parents previously eligible to vote in Oklahoma.
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Requires the Secretary of the State Election Board to implement electronic systems for voter registration, ballot applications, and ballot transmission using federal postcard applications and federal write-in absentee ballots.
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Allows covered voters to apply for military-overseas ballots and receive them through electronic transmission (email, fax, or internet), with ballots valid if received by close of polls or submitted electronically by 12:01 a.m. on election day.
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Repeals prior Oklahoma statutes (26 O.S. Sections 14-116, 14-117, 14-119, 14-120.1, and 20-101) relating to absentee voting for military and overseas voters and becomes effective November 1, 2011.
Legislative Description
Uniform Military and Overseas Voters Act; repealer. Codification. Effective date.
Elections
Last Action
Approved by Governor 05/25/2011
5/25/2011