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OK SB86
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends Oklahoma law to modify requirements for voter identification documents to establish eligibility to vote.
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Adds exceptions to the expiration date requirement for proof of identity, allowing acceptance of expired Oklahoma driver licenses no more than one (1) year past expiration and expired United States passports no more than one (1) year past expiration.
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Permits voters unable to provide proof of identity to cast provisional ballots after signing an oath, with requirements that their information substantially conforms to voter registration records for name, address, date of birth, and driver license or Social Security number.
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Allows provisional ballot voters who have legally changed names or addresses but not updated registration to note these facts on affidavits and submit update forms to have ballots counted.
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Establishes that false swearing or affirming under oath is punishable as a felony under Section 16-103, with penalty clearly stated on the oath statement.
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Becomes effective November 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Voter eligibility; modifying documents satisfying requirement to provide proof of identity. Effective date.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Rules
3/10/2015