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OK SB993

Bill

Status

Passed

4/19/2016

Primary Sponsor

Raymond Pruett

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 18 O.S. 2011, Section 437.7 governing rural electric cooperative membership and voting procedures

  • Authorizes cooperatives to count mail-in ballots toward the 5% quorum requirement for member meetings, if permitted by the cooperative's bylaws

  • Maintains existing provisions allowing voting in person, by proxy, or by mail when bylaws permit, with proxy voting limited to no more than 3 members per person

  • Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval

  • Passed the Senate on March 7, 2016 and the House on April 12, 2016

Legislative Description

Rural Electric Cooperatives; authorizing mail-in ballots for certain purpose. Emergency.

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/19/2016

4/19/2016

Committee Referrals

Utilities3/14/2016
Energy2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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