SB1581

Initiative petitions; modifying time period and authorizing certain protest period. Effective date.

Chamber Passed·3/26/26

SB1581 modifies the time period for gathering signatures on initiative petitions in Oklahoma and authorizes a protest period.

SB1581 amends the Oklahoma statutes to change the time allowed for gathering signatures on initiative petitions. It sets the new time frame at forty-five to ninety days after a petition is deemed sufficient or following a successful appeal. If the required number of signatures is not obtained within this period, the petition becomes null and void, with an additional ten-day protest period allowed. The changes will take effect on November 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 15–2 · Mar 26
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

15 Yea

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2 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 15

11:00 AM

House Government Oversight Hearing

Apr 14

10:30 AM

House Government Oversight Hearing

History

Apr 15

House

CR; Do Pass Government Oversight Committee

Apr 6

House

Policy recommendation to the Government Oversight committee; Do Pass Elections and Ethics

Mar 30

House

Second Reading referred to Government Oversight