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OK HB2588
Bill
Status
2/1/2016
Primary Sponsor
David Perryman
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AI Summary
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All Oklahoma elections would be conducted by mail beginning with the 2020 election cycle, with the Secretary of the State Election Board required to promulgate rules for uniform implementation
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County election boards must mail official ballots with return identification and secrecy envelopes to registered voters between 14-20 days before an election, with earlier mailing permitted for out-of-state addresses
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Ballot drop sites must be open at least 8 hours on election day until 7:00 p.m., with prominent signage identifying them as official locations; voters may also return ballots by U.S. mail at their own postage expense
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Voters may obtain replacement ballots if their original is destroyed, spoiled, lost, or not received, with replacements available by mail until 5 days before the election or in person at designated locations
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Ballots are counted only if returned in the identification envelope with the voter's signature verified against their registration card; voting more than once or voting when ineligible constitutes a felony
Legislative Description
Elections; providing for elections to be conducted by mail; providing procedures; effective date.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Rules
2/2/2016