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OK HB2106
Bill
Status
3/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mike Osburn
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AI Summary
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Amends Oklahoma election law to modify permissible dates for regular and special elections held by counties, school districts, municipalities, fire protection districts, and other political subdivisions
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Establishes five standard election dates: second Tuesday of February, first Tuesday of April, third Tuesday of June, fourth Tuesday of August, and first Tuesday after the first Monday of November in any year
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Removes previous distinction between odd-numbered and even-numbered years for most election scheduling, consolidating rules to apply uniformly to "any year"
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Grants the Governor additional special election dates (seven total) when filling vacancies for U.S. Representative, State Senator, State Representative, or during declared national/state emergencies
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Elections falling on official state holidays must be rescheduled to the next Tuesday, and candidate filing days falling on weekends or holidays move to the next business day; effective date is November 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Administration of elections; scheduling; permissible dates; effective date.
Last Action
Placed on General Order
4/17/2025