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OK HB1813

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Eric Proctor

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 26 O.S. 2011, Section 1-108 to modify requirements for forming a recognized political party in Oklahoma
  • Requires petitions to be signed by a minimum of 5,000 registered voters (removes the "equal to at least five percent (5%) of the total votes cast in the last General Election either for Governor or for electors for President and Vice President" language)
  • Maintains prohibition on filing notice of intent or circulating petitions between March 1 and November 15 of even-numbered years, with petitions required to be filed no later than March 1 of an even-numbered year
  • State Election Board has 30 days after receipt to determine petition sufficiency; party becomes recognized upon Board's approval of valid signatures
  • Act becomes effective November 1, 2015

Legislative Description

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

Elections

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Elections and Ethics

2/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Elections and Ethics2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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