SB197

Initiative and referendum; granting certain discretionary power to Legislature; modifying authority to call certain elections; specifying dates for certain special elections. Effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

SB197 amends Oklahoma's initiative and referendum process, granting the Legislature discretionary power to call special elections and modifying.

SB197 amends Oklahoma's initiative and referendum process by granting the Legislature discretionary power to call special elections for measures initiated by the people or demanded as referendums. It modifies the authority to call certain elections and specifies dates for special elections under certain circumstances. The bill provides an effective date for these changes.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Judiciary

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

First Reading

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

Authored by Senator Prieto