This bill amends 34 O.S. 2021, Section 6.1, which governs the verification and counting of signatures on petitions in Oklahoma. The key change introduced by the bill is the addition of a provision that allows the Secretary of State to begin the verification of signatures while signatures are still being gathered. This aims to streamline the process and potentially expedite the overall initiative and referendum procedures. Additionally, the bill maintains existing regulations regarding the exclusion of certain signatures from the total count, such as those from nonresidents or those that are not properly verified. The effective date for this amendment is set for November 1, 2025.