Senate Bill No. 1027 seeks to amend Oklahoma's initiative and referendum processes to enhance transparency and accountability. Key changes include the introduction of gender-neutral language, specific requirements for the gist of propositions, and a mandate that petitions must include a statement indicating that all signatures are public records. The bill also requires the Secretary of State to verify that the gist complies with new standards and allows for the removal of non-compliant gists. Additionally, it sets qualifications for petition circulators, stipulating that they must be registered voters in the state and disclose any compensation received for their efforts.

The bill further outlines the signature-gathering process, requiring circulators to notify about compensation and ensuring that signatures attest to the signer's familiarity with the proposition's gist. It establishes deadlines for filing signatures, mandates reporting of expenditures related to petition circulation, limits the number of signatures collected from a single county, and provides procedures for the removal of signatures upon request. The bill also details the review and approval process for ballot titles, requiring the Secretary of State to submit proposed titles to the Attorney General for legal correctness. An emergency clause is included, allowing the act to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

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