Senate Bill No. 1119 amends existing laws regarding the collection of signatures for initiative and referendum petitions in Oklahoma. The bill requires that any person collecting signatures must be a registered voter in the state and mandates the display of a conspicuous notice indicating whether the person is being compensated for their efforts and by whom. Additionally, it stipulates that each elector must provide their name, birth date, and address as associated with their voter registration. The bill also outlines the procedures for filing protests against petitions, the timeline for signature collection, and the responsibilities of the Secretary of State in publishing notices related to petitions.

The legislation establishes a clear timeline for the circulation of initiative petitions, requiring that the Secretary of State set a date for signature collection that is no less than 15 days and no more than 30 days after all appeals and protests have been resolved. It also allows proponents to withdraw their petitions before the final submission of signatures. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for the Supreme Court to hear protests and objections related to the petitions, with the potential for sanctions against frivolous objections. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.

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