Tag: oklahoma
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Over the past two weeks, seven new ballot measures were certified in three states — California, Missouri, and Oklahoma
As of April 28, 99 statewide measures have been certified for the ballot in 36 states, 10 more measures than the average number certified at this point in other even-numbered years over the past decade (2014 to 2024). Here’s an update on the latest ballot measure activity during the past two weeks: The most recent…
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Oklahoma voters to decide a constitutional amendment that would reduce the annual growth limit of the fair cash value of property
Oklahoma voters will decide on a constitutional amendment on Nov. 3, 2026, that would reduce the annual growth limit of the assessed value of property used when calculating property taxes. The Oklahoma State Senate approved Senate Joint Resolution 39 (SJR 39) on April 27, sending the measure to the state ballot. If approved, the amendment…
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Legislatures in 12 states set to adjourn in May as lawmakers consider at least 60 potential legislative ballot measures
Legislatures in 12 states—Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Vermont—are set to adjourn in May 2026. In the coming weeks, lawmakers in these states will decide whether to advance measures to the statewide ballot. Across these states, at least 60 potential ballot measures have already completed at least…
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Oklahoma voters to decide constitutional amendment changing Judicial Nominating Commission structure on Nov. 3, 2026
The Oklahoma State Legislature referred a constitutional amendment related to the nomination of judges within the state to the Nov. 3, 2026, statewide general election ballot. On April 9, 2026, legislators passed the amendment, which would change the structure of the state's Judicial Nominating Commission. The ballot measure would restructure the Judicial Nominating Commission, which…
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Oklahoma Supreme Court strikes down fossil fuel divestment law
On April 7, 2026, the Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled that the Oklahoma Energy Discrimination Elimination Act of 2022 is unconstitutional when applied to the Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS). The court also issued a permanent injunction preventing state Treasurer Todd Russ (R) from enforcing the law against OPERS. The ruling upheld a 2024 Oklahoma…
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Oklahoma voters to decide ballot measure to add voter ID requirement to the state constitution on Aug. 25, 2026
Voters in Oklahoma will decide on a constitutional amendment at a special election on Aug. 25, 2026, to require voters to provide identification to vote by any method. Currently, Oklahoma law requires voters to present identification when voting. The amendment would add this requirement to the state constitution, requiring voters to provide proof of identity…
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Over the past two weeks, 10 new ballot measures were certified in six states — Alabama, Idaho, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, and Oklahoma
As of April 14, 94 statewide measures have been certified for the ballot in 36 states, 10 more measures than the average number certified at this point in other even-numbered years over the past decade (2014 to 2024). Here’s an update on the latest ballot measure activity during the past two weeks: The last signature…
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Oklahoma voters to decide state question on reimbursement methodology for local revenue lost to manufacturing tax exemption on August 25 primary runoff ballot
Oklahoma voters will decide on a constitutional amendment at the Aug. 25, 2026, primary runoff election. The amendment would require the state legislature to establish a set methodology for determining reimbursement amounts for local governments and districts for revenues lost due to a statewide manufacturing tax exemption. As of 2026, new or expanded manufacturing plants…
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Sen. Alan Armstrong becomes the 11th U.S. senator to announce he won’t seek re-election in 2026
Sen. Alan Armstrong (R-Okla.) signed an affidavit on March 24, 2026, stating that he will not run to represent Oklahoma in the U.S. Senate in 2026. On March 24, 2026, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) appointed Armstrong to represent the state in the U.S. Senate. Markwayne Mullin (R) previously held the seat before he resigned…
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Sen. Alan Armstrong takes office — ending the day-long vacancy in Oklahoma’s class II seat
On March 24, 2026, President Pro Tempore Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) swore Sen. Alan Armstrong (R-Okla.) into the U.S. Senate, filling the vacancy in Oklahoma’s class II seat. The vacancy began on March 23, 2026, after Markwayne Mullin (R) resigned from the U.S. Senate to serve as the U.S. secretary of homeland security in President Donald…