299,731 signatures verified for SQ 802

Posted on: 11/22/19


On Wednesday, Nov. 20, OHA was notified that the Oklahoma secretary of state had finished counting and validating the signatures turned in by the SQ 802 Medicaid expansion ballot initiative campaign. The secretary of state verified 299,731 signatures, which is well above the minimum threshold of 178,000 required for a constitutional amendment to be on the ballot. The SQ 802 coalition, including OHA, turned in more than 313,000 signatures on Oct. 24.

Additionally, OHA received notification that the Oklahoma attorney general has re-written the ballot title. This was anticipated by the SQ 802 campaign. The next step is for the secretary of state to issue public notice in newspapers of the opportunity for any resident to challenge the ballot on the basis of either the validity of the signatures or the contents of the ballot title written by the attorney general. Once publication of notice begins, which will happen soon, a challenge on either basis must be filed within 10 days. If a challenge is filed, the Oklahoma Supreme Court will establish a schedule for the filing of legal briefs.

A possible legal challenge was anticipated by the campaign. Once any legal challenge is completed, Gov. Stitt will then determine a date in 2020 that SQ 802 will appear on the ballot. As we learn more information, we will keep you apprised. (Sandra Harrison)

Save the dates for OHA 2022 events

Posted on: 2/18/22


It’s a new year and a new lineup of important events for you and your staff. Don’t miss out on these opportunities to engage in advocacy, education and networking all year long. Mark your calendar now!

OHA Advocacy Day - Tuesday, April 5, Oklahoma History Center. Join us for our annual legislative day. We will begin with a member briefing at 3 p.m., followed by a legislative reception at 5 p.m. Watch for registration materials soon.

OHA-PAC Golf Tournament - Tuesday, June 21, Jimmie Austin Golf Club at OU, Norman. Time and details TBA.

OHA Health Care Leaders Forum - Tuesday, July 19 - Thursday, July 21, Shangri-La Resort, Grand Lake. Watch for registration soon!

OHA Connect 22 - Wednesday, Nov. 9 - Friday, Nov. 11, Oklahoma City Convention Center and Omni Hotel, downtown Oklahoma City. Plan now to attend OHA’s annual conference and exhibit hall. More details to come.

Details on these events and other upcoming education opportunities will be available on the OHA website.