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OK SB990
Bill
Status
3/31/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bill Coleman
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AI Summary
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Statewide elected officers not subject to impeachment may be removed through recall elections initiated by the Oklahoma Legislature
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Recall process requires a joint resolution introduced by the Senate President Pro Tempore or House Speaker, stating the purpose and reasons for removal, with a specific election date
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Joint resolutions for recall are exempt from regular legislative cutoff dates, limited to one office per resolution, and not subject to gubernatorial veto
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Removal takes effect upon approval by a majority of votes cast, as certified by the State Election Board; resignation before the election ends the recall process
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Vacancies created by successful recalls are filled by gubernatorial appointment for the remainder of the term; effective date is November 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Recall elections; authorizing Legislature to propose recall of state officer; establishing procedures for legislative approval for recall election; providing procedures for certain recall election. Effective date.
Last Action
Referred to Elections and Ethics
4/1/2025