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OK SB962

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Haste

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Petitions alleging election irregularities must contain specific allegations of actual irregularities, not speculation about possibilities or claims of mere statutory informalities

  • 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

  • Petition deposits ($250 per affected county) are refundable only if the petition succeeds and a new election is ordered

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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