Proposed bill would force ousted lawmakers to pay for special elections
OKLAHOMA CITY – Over the past few years, several Oklahoma lawmakers have been forced to resign from their positions following scandals. Now, an Oklahoma state senator is proposing a bill that would protect taxpayers in the aftermath of those scandals. Senate Bill 363 requires any state senator or representative who resigns, is removed from office or is expelled to pay for the remaining balance of their campaign fund to offset the costs of a special election. “The number of elected […]