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OK SB91

Bill

Status

Passed

3/20/2012

Primary Sponsor

Gary Banz

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Modifies special election requirements for vacancies in federal, state, and county offices by changing the triggering date from "after March 1" to "in an even-numbered year" for when special elections are not required.

  • Allows State Senators to file irrevocable resignations effective after the General Election but before the next Legislature convenes, enabling special elections to be held during regular election cycles in even-numbered years.

  • Requires special elections held in even-numbered years to use the same filing and election dates as regular Primary, Runoff Primary, and General Elections when practicable.

  • Applies deadline changes to elections for State Senators and Representatives, county commissioners, and other county officials whose terms expire in the same or following year.

  • Declares an emergency effective date and limits the bill's application to special elections called on or after the act's effective date.

Legislative Description

Special election date - state legislator or county official vacancy. Emergency.

Elections

Last Action

Approved by Governor 03/19/2012

3/20/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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