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OK SB1016

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/24/2016

Primary Sponsor

Gary Banz

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Modifies Oklahoma's electronic voter registration system to require the Department of Public Safety to verify applicant information matches driver license or state ID records before the application can proceed
  • Requires applicants to consent to comparison of their electronic application information against DPS records and to the use of their digital signature from their license/ID for registration purposes
  • Applications that fail to match DPS records cannot proceed; applicants must be notified of the failed match and provided instructions for updating their DPS records
  • Establishes confidentiality protections for personal information obtained from DPS during the verification process under the Driver's Privacy Protection Act
  • Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Elections; modifying provisions relating to voter registration. Emergency.

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/24/2016

5/24/2016

Committee Referrals

Elections and Ethics3/14/2016
Rules2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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