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SENATE FLOOR VERSION
February 16, 2022
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
FOR
SENATE BILL NO. 1414 By: Paxton of the Senate
and
Martinez of the House
An Act relating to State Senate districts; ame nding
14 O.S. 2021, Section 80.8, which relates to Senate
candidacy requirements; removing expired filing
requirement; providing an effective date; and
declaring an emergency .
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 14 O.S. 2021, Se ction 80.8, is
amended to read as follows:
Section 80.8. To file as a candidate for the State Senate in
any senatorial district, a person must have been a registered voter
in the district and a resident residing within such district for the
six-month period immediately preceding the first day of the fil ing
period as provided by law. Provided, however, to file as a
candidate for the Senate in any Senate district in 2022, a person
must have been a registered voter and a resident residing in such
district no later than December 31, 2021. Any member of the Senate
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whose district has been changed by redistricting may change
residence with the intent of becoming qualified to seek reelection
in such district in the first election applicable to such district
following redistricting without thereby being deemed t o have vacated
his or her existing office.
SECTION 2. This act shall become effective July 1, 2022.
SECTION 3. It being immediate ly necessary for the preservation
of the public peace, health or safety, an emergency is hereby
declared to exist, by reason whereof thi s act shall take effect and
be in full force from and after its passage and approval.
COMMITTEE REPORT BY: COMMITTEE ON RULES
February 16, 2022 - DO PASS AS AMENDED