Signed by Governor Kevin Stitt

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that limits where and how petition signatures can be gathered for ballot measures in Oklahoma.

Highlights:

● Limits the number of petition signatures from each county: No more than 11.5% of total signatures for statutory changes and 20.8% to encourage larger state-wide support (Sec. 3(H)(1-2)).

● Specifies that only registered Oklahoma voters can collect petition signatures, and they must sign an affidavit to verify each page of signatures collected (Sec. 2).

● Restricts paid petition circulators based on the amount of signatures they collect, and blocks out-of-state individuals or groups from funding signature collection efforts (Sec. 3(G)).

● Requires weekly reports on petition spending and requires that all funds come from inside Oklahoma (Sec. 3(G)(2)).

● Establishes that the Secretary of State must review and approve the petition summary, which must be neutral, concise, and honest (Sec. 1(C)).

● Specifies that petitions and signature sheets are public records under the Oklahoma Open Records Act (Sec. 1(B)).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that limits where and how petition signatures can be gathered for ballot measures in Oklahoma.

Highlights:

● Limits the number of petition signatures from each county: No more than 11.5% of total signatures for statutory changes and 20.8% to encourage larger state-wide support (Sec. 3(H)(1-2)).

● Specifies that only registered Oklahoma voters can collect petition signatures, and they must sign an affidavit to verify each page of signatures collected (Sec. 2).

● Restricts paid petition circulators based on the amount of signatures they collect, and blocks out-of-state individuals or groups from funding signature collection efforts (Sec. 3(G)).

● Requires weekly reports on petition spending and requires that all funds come from inside Oklahoma (Sec. 3(G)(2)).

● Establishes that the Secretary of State must review and approve the petition summary, which must be neutral, concise, and honest (Sec. 1(C)).

● Specifies that petitions and signature sheets are public records under the Oklahoma Open Records Act (Sec. 1(B)).

Full Bill Text