HB1241

Elections; officers of county election boards; secretary; voting; effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma HB1241 clarifies that the secretary of a county election board cannot be elected as chairman or vice chairman and cannot vote.

Oklahoma HB1241 amends the election laws to specify that the secretary of a county election board cannot be elected as chairman or vice chairman and cannot vote. The board must meet to elect these officers, and the secretary's role is limited to administrative duties. This change clarifies the roles within the county election board and ensures the secretary does not participate in voting. The act becomes effective November 1, 2025.

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History

Feb 10, 2025

House

Withdrawn from Elections and Ethics Committee

Feb 10, 2025

House

Withdrawn from Government Oversight Committee

Feb 10, 2025

House

Referred to Rules