SB968

Initiative and referendum; modifying requirements for certain signatures. Effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma SB968 modifies signature requirements for initiative and referendum petitions.

Oklahoma SB968 amends the requirements for circulating initiative and referendum petitions, including signature-gathering deadlines and the process for filing and reviewing petitions. The bill specifies that all signed petitions must be filed with the Secretary of State within 90 days after the adjournment of the legislative session. It also outlines the procedures for filing protests and objections to the petition, including deadlines and the role of the Supreme Court. The changes update statutory language and references, and the bill is set to become effective November 1, 2025.

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Current
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 Woods