Legal Challenge Expected After Oklahoma Governor Approves Initiative Petition Restrictions

Legal challenge expected after Oklahoma governor approves initiative petition restrictions

OKLAHOMA CITY – A legal challenge is expected after Gov. Kevin signed a measure that puts more restrictions on the process voters use to get issues on the ballot.

Legal challenge expected after Oklahoma governor approves initiative petition restrictions  • Oklahoma Voice

Oklahoma United Founder Margaret Kobos speaks Nov. 19 at a press conference supporting State Question 835, now called 836, that would let voters decide if the state's primary system should be open. (Photo by Barbara Hoberock/Oklahoma Voice)OKLAHOMA CITY – A legal challenge is expected after Gov. Kevin signed a measure that puts more restrictions on the process voters use to get issues on the ballot. Critics said Senate Bill 1027, by Sen. David B…

Legal challenge expected to Oklahoma initiative petition law

Critics say Oklahoma’s new law limiting initiative petitions is unconstitutional and suppresses voter input; a legal challenge is expected. The post Legal challenge expected to Oklahoma initiative petition law first appeared on The Journal Record.

Legal challenge expected after Oklahoma governor approves initiative petition restrictions - Sequoyah County Times

OKLAHOMA CITY – A legal challenge is expected after Gov. Kevin signed a measure that puts more restrictions on the process voters use to get issues on the ballot. Critics said Senate Bill 1027, by Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, is an unconstitutional effort to limit Oklahomans’ ability to utilize the state’s initiative petition process, while supporters said it is necessary to ensure more input from rural counties and to prevent fraud. “SB 1027 i…

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