SB956

Courts; modifying residency qualification for certain judicial candidacy. Effective date.

Chamber Passed·3/27/25

Oklahoma SB956 modifies residency qualifications for judicial candidacy in certain districts.

Oklahoma SB956 amends the residency requirement for candidates for district or associate district judge positions. It mandates that candidates must be registered voters and residents of the appropriate county for at least six months before the filing period. The bill also removes residency requirements for appointees filling vacancies if they meet other qualifications. This change updates statutory language and specifies an effective date.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 10–0 · Mar 27, 2025
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

10 Yea

RRRRRDRRDR

0 Nay

History

Apr 7, 2025

House

Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass Civil Judiciary

Apr 1, 2025

House

Second Reading referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight

Apr 1, 2025

House

Referred to Civil Judiciary