Initiative and referendum; petitions; signatures; website; effective date.

HB 1299 updates Oklahoma's rules for collecting signatures on initiative and referendum petitions. It requires both physical petition forms and an online website to display a clear warning about signature fraud (e.g., signing with a false name or multiple times) in ten-point type, along with a checkbox confirming signers read it. Proponents must use Secretary of State-designed forms for paper signatures and a website with the same warning for electronic signatures. The bill affects anyone collecting or signing initiative/referendum petitions, directly changing how signature verification is handled. It takes effect November 1, 2025.