Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

SB 656 — State Election Board; modifying board composition. Effective date.

Last action — Coauthored by Representative Hilbert (principal House author)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

49 added · 45 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to Bill SB 656 primarily focus on the process for appointing members to the State Election Board and how vacancies are filled. One significant change is that appointments now require the Senate's confirmation, which adds an extra layer of oversight to the selection of board members. This matters because it aims to enhance the accountability and legitimacy of the State Election Board, helping to ensure that its members are qualified and representative of the public interest. Additionally, there is a timeline for when appointments must be made, promoting timely leadership within the Board.

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STATE OF OKLAHOMA 1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025) COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL 656 By:
SENATE FLOOR VERSION February 25, 2025 3 COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO.
Paxton 6 COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE An Act relating to the State Election Board;
656 By:
Paxton 6 An Act relating to the State Election Board;
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SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB656 SFLR Page 1 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) Section 2-101.
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1619 Page 1 Section 2-101.
one member from the list provided pursuant to subsection C of this section who is a registered voter Req.
one member from the list provided pursuant to subsection C of this section who is a registered voter SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB656 SFLR Page 2 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) of the political party with the largest number of registered voters in this state based on the latest January 15 voter registration report, b.
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1619 Page 2 of the political party with the largest number of registered voters in this state based on the latest January 15 voter registration report, b.
No later than March 1, 2015 January 31, 2027, and every four (4) years thereafter, the state central committee of the recognized political party parties having the largest and second largest number of registered voters, based upon the latest January 15 registration report, shall submit to the Governor a list of ten (10) nominees for membership on the State Election Board, and the state central committee of the political party having the second largest number of registered voters, based upon the latest January Req.
No later than March 1, 2015 January 31, 2027, and every four (4) years thereafter, the state central committee of the recognized political party parties having the largest and second largest number of registered voters, based upon the latest January 15 registration report, shall submit to the Governor a list of ten (10) nominees for membership on the State Election Board, and the state central committee of the political party having the second largest number of registered voters, based upon the latest January SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB656 SFLR Page 3 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) 15 registration report, shall submit to the Governor a list of ten (10) nominees for membership on the State Election Board.
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1619 Page 3 15 registration report, shall submit to the Governor a list of ten (10) nominees for membership on the State Election Board.
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SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB656 SFLR Page 4 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) D.
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1619 Page 4 D.
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SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB656 SFLR Page 5 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) Section 2-101.3.
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1619 Page 5 Section 2-101.3.
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SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB656 SFLR Page 6 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) 2.
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60-1-1619 TEK 2/25/2025 5:17:05 PM Req.
COMMITTEE REPORT BY:
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COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY February 25, 2025 - DO PASS AS AMENDED BY CS SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB656 SFLR Page 7 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments)
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Amendments

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Action History

  1. Coauthored by Representative Hilbert (principal House author)

  2. Placed on General Order

  3. Reported Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Judiciary committee; CR filed

  4. Second Reading referred to Judiciary

  5. Authored by Senator Paxton

  6. First Reading

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Judiciary

Passed 9 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 2000
Republican 7000
Unaffiliated 0001
Total 9001
% of votes cast 90%0%0%10%
How each member voted (10)
Member Party Vote
AMD SB656 PCS - ADOPTED (Request No: 1619) — Not Voting
Mary B. Boren Democrat Yea
Michael Brooks Democrat Yea
Brent Howard Republican Yea
Darcy Jech Republican Yea
Julie Daniels Republican Yea
Lisa Standridge Republican Yea
Lonnie Paxton Republican Yea
Paul Rosino Republican Yea
Todd Gollihare Republican Yea

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Subjects

elections
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 656?
SB 656 is sponsored by Lonnie Paxton (Republican) and Kyle Hilbert (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 656?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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