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STATE OF OKLAHOMA
2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026)
HOUSE BILL 3067 By: Pogemiller
AS INTRODUCED
An Act relating to initiative and referendum;
amending 34 O.S. 2021, Section 25, which relates to
special elections; modifying powers of Governor with
respect to special election dates; and providing an
effective date.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 34 O.S. 2021, Section 25, is
amended to read as follows:
Section 25. Whenever any measure shall be initiated by the
people in the manner provided by law, or whenever the referendum
shall be demanded against any measure passed by the Legislature,
same shall be submitted to the people for their approval or
rejection at the next regular election that falls on the first
Tuesday in November; provided, the Governor shall have power, in his
or her discretion, to call a special election to vote upon such
questions, or to designate the mandatory primary election as a
special election for such purpose before the first Tuesday in
November; and, the official ballot title and measure is transmitted
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from the Secretary of State to the State Election Board not fewer
than seventy (70) days from the date of the next General Election
pursuant to Section 12-116 of Title 26 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2026.
60-2-14406 MJ 01/09/26