Senate Bill No. 652 amends the scheduling of elections in Oklahoma by modifying permissible dates for regular and special elections. The bill specifies that no election required by any county election board shall be scheduled for a day other than Tuesday, with certain exceptions for special elections. It removes the provision that allowed regular or special elections to fill an elective office and instead allows elections for any purpose to be held on designated dates, including the second Tuesday of February, the first Tuesday of April, and various other specified Tuesdays throughout the year. Additionally, the bill introduces new dates for special elections called by the Governor, particularly in cases of vacancies or emergencies.

The bill also establishes a requirement for municipalities and other entities to file resolutions for elections with the county election board at least 75 days prior to the election date. It mandates a candidate filing period of three days following the resolution deadline and outlines specific provisions for special elections to fill vacancies. The new provisions will apply to elections held after January 1, 2026, and the act is set to become effective on November 1, 2025.