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OK SB990
Bill
Status
3/31/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bill Coleman
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Legislature to initiate recall elections for statewide elected officers (excluding those subject to impeachment) through a joint resolution introduced by the Senate President Pro Tempore or House Speaker.
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Joint resolution must specify the purpose and reasons for removal, include a date certain for the election, obtain Legislature approval, and be filed with the Secretary of State; joint resolutions are not subject to regular legislative cutoff dates or gubernatorial veto.
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Recall election ballot poses a single question of whether the named statewide elected official shall be removed from office; removal takes effect upon majority vote certification by the State Election Board.
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Vacancy created by recall removal is filled by gubernatorial appointment for the remainder of the term; officer resignation prior to election date ends the recall process.
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Contest and recount filings follow standard election law procedures; act becomes effective November 1, 2025.
Legislative Description
Recall elections; authorizing Legislature to propose recall of state officer; establishing procedures for legislative approval for recall election; providing procedures for certain recall election. Effective date.
Last Action
Referred to Elections and Ethics
4/1/2025