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SB 831

Election boards; increasing amount of per diem for members for certain meetings. Effective date.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Erick Harris and 1 co-sponsor

Oklahoma increases daily compensation (per diem) for election board members attending certain meetings, effective immediately upon becoming law without gubernatorial signature.

Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/08/2025
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Bill Summary · SB 831

Legislative bill overview

SB 831 increases the per diem (daily compensation) that Oklahoma election board members receive for attending certain meetings. The bill was introduced by Dave Rader and Erick Harris and became law on May 8, 2025, without the Governor's signature.

Why is this important

Election boards are responsible for administering elections, training poll workers, and ensuring voting accessibility—critical functions for democratic processes. Adjusting compensation affects the state budget, the ability to recruit and retain qualified board members, and potentially the quality of election administration in Oklahoma counties.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost to taxpayers: Increasing per diem raises election administration costs across Oklahoma counties, with budgetary implications that vary by county size and meeting frequency
  • Equity concerns: Per diem increases may benefit some counties more than others depending on how frequently their election boards meet
  • Necessity debate: Questions about whether current compensation is inadequate to attract qualified candidates or if the increase is justified given existing pay levels

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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