SB420

Judicial elections; requiring inclusion of certain information on judicial ballots. Effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma SB420 mandates specific information on judicial ballots, including the appointing Governor's name and appointment date.

Oklahoma SB420 amends the state's judicial ballot requirements. It mandates that ballots for Supreme Court Justices, Court of Criminal Appeals Judges, Court of Appeals Judges, district judges, and associate district judges exclude party designations. Instead, these ballots must include the name of the appointing Governor and the date of appointment, if applicable. This change aims to provide voters with more transparent information about judicial candidates. The act becomes effective November 1, 2025.

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Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

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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 Jett