HB2020

Initiative and referendum; special elections; governor; effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma HB2020 modifies the process for special elections on initiative and referendum measures.

Oklahoma HB2020 amends the state statutes to change how special elections are handled for initiative and referendum measures. Under the bill, the Governor now has the discretion to call a special election to vote on such measures or designate the mandatory primary election as a special election. This change affects the timing and method of voting on measures initiated by the people or referred by the Legislature.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 4, 2025

House

Second Reading referred to Rules

Feb 3, 2025

House

First Reading

Feb 3, 2025

House

Authored by Representative Pae