Concerned Oklahomans Call Bill 'Unconstitutional'; Restricts Signatures for Ballot Measures

Oklahoma initiative petition bill one step away from law

The bill that some say will essentially kill Oklahoma’s initiative petition procedures is just one step away from becoming law.

Bill limiting number of signatures a county can give to state statute petitions sent to governor

Senate Bill 1027, which limits the number of signatures each county can contribute to a petition aimed at changing state statues and the Oklahoma Constitution, has been sent to the governor's desk.

Concerned Oklahomans call bill 'unconstitutional'; restricts signatures for ballot measures

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – State Senators voted on Wednesday to send Senate Bill 1027 to the Governor’s desk, passing 39-7. The bill reforms the state’s initiative petition process, which allows voters to sign a petition to have a statewide question on the ballot. It restricts the number of voters who can sign a petition in each county. A row of upset Oklahomans were seated in the gallery Wednesday to listen to lawmakers question and debate the meas…

Bill putting restrictions on petition process heads to Oklahoma governor

Gov. Kevin Stitt laughs when answering a question during a press conference on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (Photo by Janelle Stecklein/Oklahoma Voice)OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate on Wednesday sent Gov. Kevin Stitt a measure that would make it more difficult for residents to put things on the ballot. Critics said the measure is an unconstitutional legislative power grab, while supporters said it is necessary to ensure  more input from rural c…

Ask Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt to sign Senate Bill 1027 into law

It is critically important that pro-life Oklahomans urge Governor Kevin Stitt to sign Senate Bill 1027 into law.

New law restricts citizens’ initiatives - ECB Publishing, Inc.

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc.  Gov. Ron DeSantis recently signed a bill into law that makes it harder for citizens to initiate petitions to amend the state constitution. House Bill 1205, which... The post New law restricts citizens’ initiatives appeared first on ECB Publishing, Inc..