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OK SB91
Bill
AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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