PLATE SCANNING BILL ADVANCES
Those wishing to run for state, federal and legislative offices are required to file declarations of candidacy Wednesday through Friday at the state Election Board.
The board will be taking applications at the state Capitol from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each of those days.
The primary election is June 28, the runoff is Aug. 23 and the general election is Nov. 8.
SCAMS ALERT ISSUED
The attorney general’s office is warning Oklahomans to be careful to avoid scams that can occur after events like the recent wildfires in western Oklahoma and earlier tornadoes in the Tulsa area.
Price gouging as well as disreputable operations sometimes occur after disasters, including offers for debris removal, cleanup, home repair and tree trimming.
“After disasters, Oklahomans need to be cautious, patient and particularly wary of criminals known as ‘travelers’ who target disaster-stricken communities to take advantage of those harmed by tornadoes, fires or other disasters,” Attorney General Scott Pruitt said.
“Whether it is travelers’ scams or price-gouging from unscrupulous businesses, my office will work to ensure that home and business owners have the essential information needed to protect themselves from further harm. If anyone thinks they have been scammed, they should contact my office immediately so we can take appropriate action.”
He cautioned people to be wary of repair services and contractors who:
• Solicit for work doorto-door.
• Offer discounts for finding other customers.
• “Just happen to have” materials left over from a
U.S. Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma City, will be up for re-election as will all five of the state’s U.S. representatives and Corporation Commissioner Dana Murphy.
Also, all 101 Oklahoma House seats and 25 state Senate seats will be up for grabs.
Filing for county offices — sheriff, court clerk, county clerk and District 2 commissioner — will be held the same three days at county election boards across the state. previous job.
• Accept only cash payments.
• Pressure for an immediate decision.
• Ask for full payment before the job is done.
A House committee cleared a bill that would authorize the use of automated license plate readers to flag uninsured motorists.
One in four vehicles in Oklahoma does not have insurance, state Rep. Ken Walker said.
Senate Bill 359, by Sen. Corey Brooks and Walker, would authorize law enforcement to compare the license plate number with an Oklahoma Insurance Department list.
A second bill creates the Automatic License Plate Reader Privacy Act. It makes the misuse of data subject to legal action and provides that captured data is not a public record.