Signed by Governor Kevin Stitt

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires foreign lobbyists to register with the Secretary of State in Oklahoma.

Highlights:

• Requires any agent for a foreign country lobbying within Oklahoma to register and file with the Secretary of State within 15 days of becoming an agent, and pay a fee (Sec. 2)

• Specifies that a completed filing includes the identity of the agent and the foreign country compensating the agent, the beginning and end date of the agency agreement, the nature of their lobbying, and other information (Sec. 2).

• Requires agents of a foreign country to notify the Secretary of State within 10 business days of any changes to information (Sec. 2).

• Exempts the following from this section (Sec. 2):

• Religious or charitable organizations registered with the Secretary of State;

• Persons engaged in activities benefiting religious, scholastic, academic, scientific, or fine arts interest; or

• Persons involved in private and nonpolitical activities in furtherance of a bonafide trade or commerce of the foreign country.

• Classifies violation of this act as a misdemeanor with a fine of $500 (Sec. 2).

• Specifies that this act shall take effect November 1, 2026 (Sec. 3).

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