The Oklahoma bills to improve ballot access that were introduced in the State Senate a few days ago are also now introduced in the House. Representative Jon Echols (R-Oklahoma City) introduced the same bills that Senator David Holt had introduced in the Senate. HB 1563 eases the presidential independent petition, and the petition for the presidential nominee of an unqualified party, to 5,000 signatures or a fee of $5,000. HB 1565 makes it easier for a party to remain ballot-qualified. Thanks to E. Zachary Knight for this news.