Senate Bill No. 536 amends Section 2-117 of the Oklahoma Statutes regarding the duties of the secretary and assistant secretary of county election boards. The bill introduces new requirements for the county election board to notify the Secretary of the State Election Board about the employment of the assistant secretary. It also outlines the circumstances under which the assistant secretary can execute the duties of the secretary, including during the secretary's absence due to illness or other approved reasons, and in the event of a vacancy caused by death, removal, or resignation.

Additionally, the bill allows the assistant secretary to participate as a voting member of the county election board during public meetings when authorized in writing by the Secretary of the State Election Board. The effective date for this legislation is set for November 1, 2025.