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OK SB1384

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mary Boren

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the In-Person Absentee Voting Expansion Grant Program within the State Election Board to provide financial assistance to county election boards for additional in-person absentee voting sites during November statewide elections in even-numbered years

  • Grants of $25,000 each will be awarded beginning July 1, 2027, to cover staffing, facility rental, equipment, security, and administrative costs for each approved voting location

  • County eligibility is tiered by size: counties with 400,000+ registered voters may receive up to 6 grants; 100,000+ voters up to 5 grants; 50,000+ voters up to 4 grants; and counties with 25,000+ voters or covering 1,500+ square miles up to 2 grants

  • Establishes the In-Person Absentee Voting Expansion Grant Program Revolving Fund in the State Treasury as a continuing fund not subject to fiscal year limitations

  • Grant applications must include proposed location justification based on population distribution, travel distance, access needs, expected voter turnout, and a staffing and security plan

Legislative Description

Elections; creating the In-Person Absentee Voting Expansion Grant Program. Effective date.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Judiciary Committee then to Appropriations Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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