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OK HB2587

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

David Perryman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the Attorney General from the ballot title review process for constitutional amendments proposed by the Legislature and statutes conditioned upon voter approval
  • Eliminates the Attorney General's role in reviewing ballot titles for referendums ordered by citizen petition and initiative petitions
  • Retains requirement that parties submitting initiative or referendum measures must file copies with both the Secretary of State and Attorney General
  • Maintains existing ballot title requirements including the 200-word limit, plain language standards, and prohibition on partisan language
  • Effective date of November 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Initiative and referendum; eliminating Attorney General from ballot title review process; effective date.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/2/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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