Along with twenty-four other states, Oklahoma allows statutes or constitutional amendments to be enacted through the initiative petition process. With an initiative petition, a measure is placed on the ballot after proponents gather the requisite number of signatures from registered voters or after passage of joint resolution by the Legislature. The initiative petition has become a critical tool in policy-making battles in Oklahoma.
Whether contemplating a “Yes” campaign or faced with fighting a “No” campaign, GableGotwals attorneys can bring strategic legal counsel to Oklahoma initiative petition efforts.
For “Yes” campaigns, our expertise includes:
- Drafting initiative petitions
- Securing approval of the petition format and ballot title
- Coordinating the defense of litigation and challenges
- Setting up campaign committees and coordinating campaign finance and compliance
- Providing counsel on signature gathering
- Combatting competing measures
For “No” campaigns, our expertise includes:
- Conceptualizing and drafting competing measures
- Litigating constitutional and statutory based challenges
- Contesting approval of petition format and ballot title
- Setting up campaign committees and coordinating campaign finance and compliance
- Contesting signature gathering and signature validation
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