Paul Zirix — Paul Zirix, Secretary of the State Election Board, testified in support of the bill because it could help counties secure enough precinct officials. He explained that under current law county political parties must nominate three times the number of precincts in the county, and said reducing that requirement to two times the number of precincts should make compliance easier.
Mickey Dollens — Asked why the bill reduces the nomination requirement if the goal is to increase the pool of candidates.
Mickey Dollens — Moved the bill forward with a due pass motion and asked for a second.
Danny Williams — Asked whether the bill is mainly aimed at Oklahoma and Tulsa counties.
HB3852 — House Bill 3852 is presented to the committee and later approved, with the chair declaring that the bill passed by a vote of five aye and one nay.
HB3852 — A PCS for House Bill 3852 was presented as clarification legislation.