Senate Bill No. 656 amends various sections of the Oklahoma Statutes related to the State Election Board, primarily altering the composition and appointment process of its members. Until July 1, 2027, the Board will consist of three members and two alternates appointed by the Governor with Senate consent. After this date, the Board will expand to five members, including appointments from the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, as well as three members appointed by the Governor from lists provided by the political parties with the largest voter registrations. The bill also establishes a timeline for appointments, requires notarized lists of nominees, and clarifies the process for filling vacancies.

Additionally, the bill modifies the role and appointment process for the Secretary of the State Election Board, who will be appointed by the Board with Senate consent starting January 1, 2027. The Secretary will not be a member of the Board, and their salary will be determined by the Board itself. The bill also sets a new date for the Board's meetings and repeals a section related to the chair and vice chair of the Board. The effective date of the act is set for November 1, 2025.