The bill amends Section 2-117 of the Oklahoma Statutes regarding the duties of county election boards, specifically focusing on the roles of the secretary and assistant secretary. It requires the secretary of the county election board to notify the Secretary of the State Election Board about the appointment of the assistant secretary. The assistant secretary is granted the authority to perform the duties of the secretary during their absence due to illness, disqualification, or other approved reasons. Additionally, in the event of a vacancy in the secretary's position, the assistant secretary is empowered to fulfill the secretary's responsibilities until a new secretary is appointed.

Furthermore, the bill allows the assistant secretary to participate as a voting member in county election board meetings during such absences or vacancies, provided they have written authorization from the Secretary of the State Election Board. The effective date for this legislation is set for November 1, 2025.