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OK SB962
Bill
AI Summary
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Manual recount fees increase from $600 to $1,000 per 3,000 ballots; electronic recount fees increase from $600 to $800 for the first 3,000 ballots and from $300 to $500 for each additional 5,000 ballots
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Petitions alleging election irregularities must contain specific allegations of actual irregularities, not speculation about possibilities or claims of mere statutory informalities
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Frivolous petition dismissals require the petitioner to reimburse court costs and pay reasonable attorney fees to attorneys for the contestee, county election board, and State Election Board
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Petition deposits ($250 per affected county) are refundable only if the petition succeeds and a new election is ordered
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Effective date: November 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Elections; increasing certain amounts required for certain recounts; requiring reimbursement of certain costs; modifying provisions related to certain petition. Effective date.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Judiciary
2/4/2025