HB 1830 Summary

• Amends 19 O.S. 2011, Sections 131 and 131.1 to modify residence requirements for county commissioners and other county officers.

• Changes language from "a resident residing" to "maintained a current principal residence" for county commissioners, requiring six months of residency in the commissioner district immediately preceding the filing period.

• Defines "principal residence" as the address listed on a federal or state tax return, driver license, or automobile registration.

• Applies the same six-month principal residence requirement to candidates for other county offices within the county.

• Becomes effective November 1, 2013.