Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma HB3067: Initiative and referendum; special elections; Governor; effective date.
Status: In committee, February 3, 2026
What the bill says
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.
From the introduced text, January 12, 2026:
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 Req. No. 14406 Page 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 Req. No. 14406 Page
Sponsors
- Ellen Pogemiller (D, HD-088) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Referred to Elections and Ethics
- : Second Reading referred to Government Oversight
- : Authored by Representative Pogemiller
- : First Reading
Subjects: Initiative and Referendum, Governor, Elections
Common questions
- What is HB3067?
- HB3067 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Initiative and referendum; special elections; Governor; effective date.
- What does HB3067 do?
- In its own words: 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.
- What is the status of HB3067?
- In committee as of February 3, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Elections and Ethics (February 3, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB3067?
- Ellen Pogemiller (D, HD-088).
- Where is the official record for HB3067?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HB3067&Session=2600
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