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OK SB1563
Bill
Status
2/1/2016
Primary Sponsor
Rob Standridge
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AI Summary
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Makes every elected municipal officer in Oklahoma subject to recall by qualified electors at any time, in addition to any existing recall methods.
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Requires recall petitions to contain a statement of 200 words or less explaining the grounds for recall, with grounds not subject to legal review.
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Requires petitions to be signed by qualified electors equal to 15% of the total votes cast in the last general election for the office being recalled.
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Petitions must be filed with the municipal clerk, circulated for 90 days, and approved by the clerk within two business days of submission.
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Prohibits the recalled official from appearing on the ballot for the successor election held at the same time as the recall election, and requires voters to vote on the recall question to have their successor candidate vote counted.
Legislative Description
Cities and towns; providing municipal recall process. Effective date.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Rules
2/3/2016