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OK SB1491

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lonnie Paxton

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 26 O.S. 2021, Section 10-108 regarding procedures when a Presidential Elector fails to appear or refuses to vote for their party's nominees for President and Vice President

  • Requires remaining electors present to appoint a replacement when a vacancy occurs

  • Mandates that any person appointed to fill an elector vacancy must subscribe to an oath pledging to vote for the President and Vice President nominees of their political party

  • Requires the oath to be witnessed by the Governor or the Governor's designee and filed with the Secretary of State

  • Effective date: November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Presidential Electors; prescribing oath for Electors filling vacancies. Effective date.

Last Action

Placed on General Order

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2026

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