HB1299

Initiative and referendum; petitions; signatures; website; effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma HB1299 amends the process for initiative and referendum petitions by requiring a warning on signature sheets and electronic forms.

Oklahoma HB1299 revises the process for initiative and referendum petitions by mandating that the Secretary of State design a form for signature collection, which must include a warning about the legal consequences of false signatures. The bill also requires the Secretary of State to create a website for electronic signature collection, where signers must acknowledge the warning before signing. The changes take effect on November 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 4, 2025

House

Second Reading referred to Rules

Feb 3, 2025

House

First Reading

Feb 3, 2025

House

Authored by Representative Fugate