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OK HB2134

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2013

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Hickman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Lowers the signature requirement for forming a recognized political party from 5% of votes cast in the last General Election to a minimum of 5,000 registered voters.

  • Maintains existing restrictions on petition circulation between March 1 and November 15 of even-numbered years, and requires petitions be filed by March 1 of an even-numbered year.

  • Allows petition circulation for up to one year after notice of intent is filed with the Secretary of the State Election Board.

  • Requires the State Election Board to determine petition sufficiency within 30 days; a party becomes recognized if sufficient valid signatures are verified.

  • Effective date: November 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

Elections; modifying requirements for formation of political party; effective date.

Elections

Last Action

CR; Do Pass Rules Committee

2/20/2013

Committee Referrals

Rules2/5/2013

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