Initiative and referendum; special elections; governor; effective date.

HB 2020 modifies Oklahoma's process for handling citizen-initiated measures and referendums. It gives the Governor discretion to call a special election for these votes instead of waiting for the next regular general election, or to use the mandatory primary election for this purpose. The bill requires the Secretary of State to send ballot titles to the State Election Board at least 70 days before the next general election. This affects citizens who use initiative/referendum processes, the Governor, and election officials by changing when these votes occur. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025.