Oklahoma SB1491: Presidential Electors; prescribing oath for Electors filling vacancies. Effective date.

What the bill says

An Act relating to Presidential Electors; amending 26 O.S. 2021, Section 10-108, which relates to vacancies; updating statutory language; prescribing oath for Electors filling vacancies; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Presidential Electors.

From the enrolled text, April 28, 2026:

An Act relating to Presidential Electors; amending 26 O.S. 2021, Section 10-108, which relates to vacancies; updating statutory language; prescribing oath for Electors filling vacancies; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Presidential Electors SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 26 O.S. 2021, Section 10-108, is amended to read as follows: In the event any Presidential Elector fails to meet at the Governor's office at the prescribed time or refuses or fails to vote for the persons nominated for the offices of President and Vice President by the political party which that nominated the Presidential Elector, it shall be the duty of the Electors present at the prescribed time and place aforesaid to shall appoint a person to fill such vacancy. The person appointed to fill the vacancy shall subscribe to an oath stating that the appointee will cast a ballot for the persons nominated for the offices of President and Vice President by the appointee's political party. The oath shall be witnessed by the Governor or the Governor's designee and filed with the Secretary of State. SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2026. Passed the Senate the 24th day of March, 2026. Presiding Officer of the Senate Passed the House of Representatives the 28th day of April, 2026. Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Received …

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Sponsors

• Lonnie Paxton (R, SD-023) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2026: Approved by Governor 05/01/2026
2. April 29, 2026: Sent to Governor
3. April 29, 2026: Signed, returned to Senate
4. April 29, 2026: Enrolled, to House
5. April 28, 2026: Referred for enrollment
6. April 28, 2026: Signed, returned to Senate
7. April 28, 2026: Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 68 Nays: 16
8. April 28, 2026: General Order
9. April 14, 2026: CR; Do Pass Government Oversight Committee
10. April 6, 2026: Policy recommendation to the Government Oversight committee; Do Pass Elections and Ethics

Votes

• Third Reading (April 28, 2026): 68 yea, 16 nay, passed
• Floor Vote (April 14, 2026): 10 yea, 4 nay, passed
• Floor Vote (April 6, 2026): 5 yea, 1 nay, passed
• Third Reading (March 24, 2026): 40 yea, 6 nay, passed
• Floor Vote (March 24, 2026): 41 yea, 0 nay, failed
• Senate Rules Committee (March 4, 2026): 17 yea, 1 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB1491?

SB1491 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Presidential Electors; prescribing oath for Electors filling vacancies. Effective date.

What does SB1491 do?

In its own words: An Act relating to Presidential Electors; amending 26 O.S. 2021, Section 10-108, which relates to vacancies; updating statutory language; prescribing oath for Electors filling vacancies; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Presidential Electors.

What is the status of SB1491?

Signed into law as of May 5, 2026. Latest action: Approved by Governor 05/01/2026 (May 5, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1491?

Lonnie Paxton (R, SD-023).

Where is the official record for SB1491?

On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=SB1491&Session=2600