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OK SB386

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Shane Jett

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the state and all political subdivisions from enacting ranked choice voting systems that allow voters to rank candidates by preference and tabulate ballots in multiple rounds until one candidate achieves a majority

  • Declares any existing or future ordinances by counties, municipalities, school boards, or other political subdivisions that establish ranked choice voting to be void

  • Exempts internal political party processes including conventions, election of party officers, and other non-public party procedures from the prohibition

  • Authorizes the Attorney General to enforce the ban and allows aggrieved parties (candidates, voters, or election officials) to bring civil actions for declaratory or injunctive relief, with courts able to award costs and attorney fees to prevailing parties

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

Legislative Description

Conduct of elections; prohibiting state or political subdivision from enacting certain voting method; authorizing civil action for certain violations. Emergency.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Judiciary

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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