Bill No. 990 establishes a new legal framework for the recall of statewide elected officers in Oklahoma. It introduces two new sections to the Oklahoma Statutes, specifically Section 106 and Section 107 of Title 51. The bill allows for the removal of statewide elected officials through a recall election initiated by the Legislature. This process requires the introduction of a joint resolution by either the President Pro Tempore of the Senate or the Speaker of the House, which must state the reasons for removal and set a date for the election. Notably, the joint resolution is exempt from regular legislative deadlines and cannot be vetoed by the Governor.

Additionally, the bill outlines the procedures for conducting the recall election, including the responsibilities of the Secretary of the State Election Board in printing and distributing ballots. It specifies that if a statewide elected officer is removed from office through the recall election, the Governor will appoint a replacement to serve the remainder of the term. The bill also includes provisions for contesting the election results or requesting a recount, which will follow existing legal processes. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.