SB 1451: Voter registration; requiring certain information to be included on voter registration applications. Emergency. - Oklahoma

Floor (House) → Floor (Senate) · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to transition from a House version to a Senate version, incorporating specific formatting updates and a new date. Key substantive changes include updating the gender-neutral language in the title and ensuring the emergency declaration explicitly mentions 'noncodification' alongside other provisions.

TECHNICAL

Updated the document header from 'HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES' to 'SENATE FLOOR VERSION' and added the date February 17, 2026.

Changed the description of the bill's purpose to explicitly include 'providing for noncodification' in the emergency declaration.

Adjusted the gender-neutral phrasing in the bill title from 'gender-neutral' to 'gender neutral'.

Reordered the list of sponsors in the header to reflect the Senate floor version, listing only Senate members.

Committee Substitute → Floor (House) · 1 edit

MINOR

The bill was updated from the Senate Committee Substitute version to the House Floor version, incorporating amendments by additional House members. The substantive policy text regarding voter registration requirements, report statistics, and application forms remains identical to the previous version, with no new laws or changes to eligibility criteria introduced in this specific markup.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill header to reflect House Floor approval and added the names of additional House sponsors (Jett, Prieto, and Deevers) to the sponsor list.

House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill → Committee Substitute · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was reorganized from a Senate Bill to a Committee Substitute, removing the original list of sponsors and streamlining the title. Substantively, the voter registration application requirements were expanded to include the applicant's last four Social Security digits if they lack a driver's license, and the address field now permits emergency notification or 911 addresses as valid residence locations.

Scope change

The bill's scope regarding voter registration eligibility and application mechanics was broadened to accommodate individuals without standard identification and those living in areas with limited street addressing.

REQUIREMENT

The list of sponsors was removed, and the bill was reclassified as a Committee Substitute.

The annual report issued by the Secretary of State Election Board was updated to include specific metrics on notices sent/received regarding voter registration matches and cancellations.

The voter registration application form now requires the last four digits of a Social Security number for applicants who do not have a valid Oklahoma driver's license or ID.

The definition of a valid residence address was expanded to include emergency notification addresses, 911 addresses, and rural route box numbers.

The signature requirement for electronic applications was modified to allow the use of a driver's license or ID signature with consent.

Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 → House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill · 4 edits

MODERATE

The House Committee amended the bill to remove the 'Proposed Policy' label, update the list of sponsors to include Deevers, and replace the internal committee version with the official House Committee Substitute. The text also includes new requirements for voter registration forms to include handwritten signatures and specific address details, while updating page reference numbers.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on voter registration procedures, but the text now reflects the official House Committee version rather than the initial proposed policy version.

TECHNICAL

Removed the 'Proposed Policy Committee Substitute' header and replaced it with 'Committee Substitute' to reflect the bill's progression through the legislative process.

Updated the list of bill sponsors to include Deevers alongside Bergstrom, Jett, and Prieto.

Updated page reference numbers in the footer from Req. No. 17264 to Req. No. 17478.

REQUIREMENT

Added new provisions requiring voter registration forms to include original handwritten signatures and specific address components like street numbers and zip codes.

Enrolled (final version) → Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 · 1 edit

MINOR

The bill was replaced with a substitute version that retains the original policy intent but updates the formatting, header information, and page numbering to reflect the House of Representatives' committee amendment. The substantive legal text regarding voter registration requirements, report issuance, and application forms remains identical to the enrolled version.

Scope change

The scope of the bill's applicability and legal effect has not changed; only the document structure and metadata were modified.

TECHNICAL

The document headers, bill numbering, and page layout were updated to reflect the 'Proposed Policy Committee Substitute' status and the House of Representatives' adoption of the amendment.

Engrossed → Enrolled (final version) · 4 edits · May 29, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was finalized as an enrolled version, adding a sponsor and changing the title to include a noncodification provision. Substantively, the text was reorganized to consolidate requirements for voter registration applications, specifically adding a new mandate that submitting an application automatically cancels any prior out-of-state registration. The bill also clarifies that P.O. boxes cannot be used as residence addresses and mandates the confidentiality of Social Security numbers and driver license numbers.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to explicitly require the automatic cancellation of prior out-of-state registrations upon application submission and to define address requirements more strictly.

REQUIREMENT

Added a provision stating that submitting a signed voter registration application automatically serves as a request to cancel any prior registration in another state or county.

Added a specific prohibition against using a post office box as a residence address for voter registration.

DEFINITION

Added a new requirement that Social Security numbers and driver license numbers on voter records must be kept confidential and are not public records.

TECHNICAL

The bill text was reorganized and renumbered, with the title updated to reflect the new noncodification provision and the addition of a new sponsor.

Amended And Engrossed → Engrossed · 4 edits · May 14, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was renumbered from an House amendment to a Senate bill. The core policy changes involve updating voter registration forms to include the applicant's Social Security number (last four digits if no driver's license is held) and adding a specific field for prior registration history. Additionally, the bill clarifies address requirements by explicitly stating that a post office box cannot be used as a residence address while allowing mailing addresses like P.O. boxes for correspondence.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on voter registration procedures, but the specific requirements for data collection on applications have been expanded.

REQUIREMENT

Updated voter registration application forms to require the last four digits of the applicant's Social Security number if they do not have a valid Oklahoma driver's license or ID.

Added a mandatory field on registration applications asking if the applicant has previously registered to vote in another county or state, including their prior name, address, and political affiliation.

Clarified address rules by explicitly prohibiting the use of a post office box as a residence address while allowing P.O. boxes as mailing addresses.

TECHNICAL

Reformatted the bill title and section numbering to reflect its status as an Engrossed Senate Bill rather than an Engrossed House Amendment.

Introduced → Amended And Engrossed · 4 edits · May 14, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was amended to change its focus from voter registration mechanics to election transparency and data reporting. The House added a new requirement for the Secretary of State to publish a yearly report on voter registration statistics and notices sent to other states. Additionally, the bill was modified to make language gender-neutral and to expand the information required on voter registration forms.

Scope change

The bill's scope shifted from primarily regulating voter registration applications to also mandating annual public reporting of voter registration statistics and cross-state voter data.

REQUIREMENT

Added a new mandate for the Secretary of State to issue an annual report containing statistics on voter registration notices sent to and received from other states, as well as the number of registrations canceled due to duplicate voting.

Modified the voter registration application form to require applicants to provide specific details about any prior registration in another county or state, including their name, address, and political affiliation.

Changed the description of the political party selection field on the registration form to correct a grammatical error regarding state laws.

DEFINITION

Updated statutory language to ensure gender neutrality by replacing gendered terms with neutral alternatives.

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