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OK HB2589
Bill
Status
2/1/2016
Primary Sponsor
David Perryman
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AI Summary
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Extends in-person absentee voting for state and federal elections to Monday through Friday (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and Saturday (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.) within 60 days preceding the election, significantly expanding the previous Thursday-Saturday window
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Removes the 100,000 registered voter threshold requirement, allowing all county election boards to designate multiple in-person absentee polling locations
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Authorizes alternative polling locations including shopping malls and state and county fairs, subject to State Election Board approval
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Establishes January 1, 2017 as the effective date
Legislative Description
Elections; creating the Voter Convenience Act of 2016; extending days for certain voting; effective date.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Rules
2/2/2016