ENGR. S. B. NO. 80 Summary

• Amends 26 O.S. 2011, Sections 14-123 and 14-125 regarding the counting of absentee ballots in Oklahoma.

• Allows county election boards to begin examining absentee ballot affidavits and counting procedures at an earlier date or time upon written approval from the Secretary of the State Election Board.

• Prohibits disclosure of absentee ballot results before 7:00 p.m. on election day, with penalties including forfeiture of office or immediate termination for county election board officials who violate this requirement.

• Requires secure storage of election results storage media by county sheriffs when absentee ballot counting occurs before election day, with specific procedures for sealing and transferring materials.

• Effective date: November 1, 2013.