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STATE OF OKLAHOMA
2nd Session of the 59th Legislature (2024)
SENATE BILL 2019 By: Dahm
AS INTRODUCED
An Act relating to political parties; amending 26
O.S. 2021, Section 1 -108, which relates to formation
of new political parties; authorizing adoption of
certain rules or bylaws; and declaring an emergency .
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 26 O.S. 2021, Section 1 -108, is
amended to read as follows:
Section 1-108. A. A group of persons may form a recognized
political party at any time except during the period between March 1
and November 15 of any even -numbered year if the following procedure
is observed:
1. Notice of intent to form a recognized political party mu st
be filed in writing with the Secretary of the State Election Board
at any time except during the period between March 1 and November 15
of any even-numbered year;
2. After such notice is filed, petitions see king recognition of
a political party, in a f orm to be prescribed by the Secretary of
the State Election Board, shall be fil ed with such Secretary,
bearing the signatures of registered voters equal to at least three
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percent (3%) of the total votes cast in the last General Election
for Governor. Each page of such petitions must contain the names of
registered voters from a single county. Petitions may be circulated
a maximum of one (1) year after notice is filed, provided that
petitions shall be filed with the Secretary no later than March 1 of
an even-numbered year. Such petitions shall not be circulated
between March 1 and N ovember 15 of any even -numbered year; and
3. Within thirty (30) days after receipt of such petitions, the
State Election Board shall determine the sufficiency of such
petitions. If such Board determines there are a sufficient number
of valid signatures of registered voters, the party becomes
recognized under the laws of the State of Oklahoma with all rights
and obligations accruing t hereto.
B. Any political party recognized un der the laws of this state
may adopt rules or bylaws relating to elections beyond the
requirements of this title, as long as such rules or bylaws are not
in conflict with the requirements of this title or any other state
law related to elections.
SECTION 2. It being immediately necessary for the preservation
of the public peace, health or safety, an emergency is hereby
declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and
be in full force from and after its passage and approva l.
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