Oklahoma · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1491: Presidential Electors; prescribing oath for Electors filling vacancies. Effective date.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1491 is a bill introduced in the Oklahoma Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Presidential Electors; prescribing oath for Electors filling vacancies. Effective date. Primary sponsor: Lonnie Paxton (Republican), Kyle Hilbert (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2026): Approved by Governor 05/01/2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonnie Paxton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Kyle Hilbert | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by Governor 05/01/2026
- Sent to Governor
- Signed, returned to Senate
- Enrolled, to House
- Referred for enrollment
- Signed, returned to Senate
- Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 68 Nays: 16
- General Order
- CR; Do Pass Government Oversight Committee
- Policy recommendation to the Government Oversight committee; Do Pass Elections and Ethics
- Referred to Elections and Ethics
- Second Reading referred to Government Oversight
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