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OK HB2589

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

David Perryman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Removes the 100,000 registered voter threshold requirement, allowing all county election boards to designate multiple in-person absentee polling locations

  • Authorizes alternative polling locations including shopping malls and state and county fairs, subject to State Election Board approval

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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