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OK HB2612

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jeannie McDaniel

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that sheriff candidates in counties with populations of 500,000 or more must be current certified peace officers in good standing
  • Retains existing qualifications for all sheriff candidates: 2 years Oklahoma residency, 6 months registered voter in the county, at least 25 years old, and high school education
  • Newly elected or appointed sheriffs must still complete a sheriff's administrative school developed by the Oklahoma Sheriff's Association and approved by CLEET within 12 months of taking office
  • Effective date of November 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Counties and county officers; deleting certification requirement for persons seeking election in certain counties; effective date.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Elections and Ethics

2/2/2016

Committee Referrals

Elections and Ethics2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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