Oklahoma Firefighters Pension and Retirement System; increasing employer contribution. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 715 increases the employer contribution rate for Oklahoma firefighters' pension system from 14% to 16% of paid firefighters' gross salaries, effective July 1, 2025. This change directly affects all Oklahoma municipalities and counties employing paid firefighters, requiring them to pay the higher percentage into the pension fund. The bill updates the existing statutory language governing these contributions and declares an emergency to expedite implementation. The adjustment applies to all paid fire department members, while separate provisions continue to govern volunteer firefighter contributions ($60 annually per volunteer).