Elections; prohibiting certain action by Presidential Electors; requiring certain decertification and ineligibility determination. Effective date.
Impact
The enactment of SB602 would have significant implications for state election procedures, specifically around the certification of presidential candidates. This bill aims to prevent individuals with certain criminal backgrounds from being able to run for office, addressing concerns over candidate integrity and public trust. Furthermore, by allowing the State Election Board to promptly notify electors and the public of a candidate's ineligibility, the bill seeks to maintain the legality and integrity of election outcomes.
Summary
Senate Bill 602 amends various sections of Oklahoma's election laws, focusing on the eligibility of presidential candidates and the actions of presidential electors. The Bill introduces definitions for 'disqualifying crimes' and 'disqualifying events', stipulating that a person convicted of such crimes is barred from holding public office. The legislation specifies that if a presidential candidate is deemed ineligible or decertified due to a disqualifying event, any vote cast for that candidate will be rendered null and void. The State Election Board is required to establish rules for determining and notifying disqualification instances.
Contention
Notable points of contention surrounding SB602 include potential criticisms regarding the fairness and transparency of disqualification processes. Opponents may argue that the criteria for disqualifying events could be overly broad or misapplied, hindering qualified individuals from participating in the election process. Additionally, the penalties for missteps by individuals associated with disqualified candidates could be perceived as harsh, particularly the establishment of misdemeanors for actions like publishing or promoting election-related communications pertaining to ineligible candidates.
Child custody; requiring court to make written determination prior to approval of certain volunteer; requiring court review of certain information; requiring court to consider certain factor in custody determinations. Effective date.
Elections; primary elections and election dates; changing election dates for certain political parties; requiring payment for elections by certain political parties; effective date.
Elections; primary elections and election dates; changing election dates for certain political parties; requiring payment for elections by certain political parties; effective date.
Criminal procedure; authorizing use of certain treatment programs for pretrial release; authorizing order for electronic monitoring; requiring court to make certain determination for restoration of competence. Effective date.
Urges federal government to approve construction of oil and natural gas pipelines within United States including those that have been shut down or have had approval denied.
Urges federal government to approve construction of oil and natural gas pipelines within United States including those that have been shut down or have had approval denied.
Urges federal government to approve construction of oil and natural gas pipelines within United States including those that have been shut down or have had approval denied.