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OK HB1533

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/4/2013

Primary Sponsor

Gary Banz

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma's Presidential Elector selection process to require one elector from each congressional district plus two at-large electors, rather than selecting all electors statewide
  • Requires congressional district Presidential Electors to reside in the district they represent
  • At-large electors must cast votes for the Presidential/Vice Presidential candidates receiving the highest statewide vote total
  • Congressional district electors must cast votes for the candidates receiving the highest vote total within their specific district
  • Applies the same district-based elector requirements to recognized political parties, independent candidates, and uncommitted electors
  • Effective date: November 1, 2013

Legislative Description

Elections; Presidential Electors; providing for two at-large Presidential Electors; providing for congressional district electors; effective date.

Elections

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/6/2013

Committee Referrals

Rules2/6/2013

Full Bill Text

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