HB 3024 establishes a 10% annual cap on salary increases and bonuses for most state employees in executive branch agencies, requiring cabinet secretary approval for any increase exceeding this limit. It mandates that agencies set performance metrics for bonus eligibility and document salary adjustments above 10% due to role changes or performance reviews. The bill excludes executive directors, positions requiring advanced degrees or state licenses (like doctors and engineers), and employees of higher education systems or school districts from these limits. These provisions take effect July 1, 2026, with the Office of Management and Enterprise Services overseeing implementation.
HB 3485 expands health benefit coverage under Oklahoma's Larry Dickerson Education Flexible Benefits Allowance Act to include more dependents of school district employees, such as unmarried children under 25 (regardless of residence) or dependents with pre-25 disabilities. It links the flexible benefit allowance amounts to the state employee benefit rates and updates funding mechanisms to ensure school districts receive state funds based on employee and dependent counts. The bill requires school districts to offer cafeteria plans covering health insurance options, with allowances credited directly to employees for purchasing coverage or received as taxable pay. This affects certified and support personnel (e.g., teachers, bus drivers, janitors) and their eligible dependents across Oklahoma public and technology school districts.
HB 3570 provides an 8% salary increase for Oklahoma state employees earning $80,000 or less as of June 30, 2026, effective July 1, 2026. It directly affects full-time state employees meeting the salary threshold, excluding those employed by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, public universities, or common school districts. The bill specifies that the increase applies only to salaries not exceeding $80,000, with no other compensation adjustments covered. It was designated an emergency measure to take effect immediately upon approval.
HB 4481 establishes a statutory right for all Oklahoma public employees (including state, county, and municipal workers) to form unions, negotiate collectively over wages and working conditions, and engage in protected concerted activities. The bill explicitly guarantees employees the right to join or assist labor organizations without employer interference, while also affirming their right to decline participation in such activities. Key provisions require employers to recognize and bargain with elected employee representatives on terms of employment, mirroring federal labor protections. The law takes effect on November 1, 2026.
HB 3383 limits most Oklahoma state employees to working no more than 14 hours in any 24-hour period, including overtime. This rule may be temporarily suspended during officially declared emergencies to protect life, public safety, or critical infrastructure. The Office of Management and Enterprise Services must define what qualifies as an emergency, and all state agencies must create new scheduling rules to comply. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.
HB 3786 increases the pay of Oklahoma Park Rangers by 15% starting July 1, 2026. This bill directly affects Park Rangers employed by the Division of State Parks within the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department. The key provision sets a specific percentage increase in compensation, with an emergency declaration allowing the law to take effect immediately upon approval. The bill does not alter other state employee pay structures or include additional provisions beyond this targeted raise.
HB 3340 provides a 5% salary increase for eligible state workers effective July 1, 2026. It applies only to full-time state employees who have held the same position since June 30, 2019, without a salary increase since that date. The bill explicitly excludes employees of Oklahoma's higher education system (including colleges/universities) and common school districts. This policy change affects a specific group of state workers meeting all three criteria, with the increase taking effect on the specified date.
HB 3382 would provide a salary increase for most Oklahoma state employees: an 8.5% raise for those earning under $70,000 annually and a 2% raise for those earning above $70,000, effective July 1, 2026. It directly affects full-time state employees as of June 30, 2026, excluding employees of Oklahoma's higher education system (including universities) and common school districts. The bill requires the increase to be applied to base salary amounts, with the law taking full effect on November 1, 2026. This is a direct compensation adjustment with no additional policy mechanisms beyond the specified percentage increases.
HB 3672 amends Oklahoma's state employee benefits law (74 O.S. 2021, Section 1370) to establish a flexible benefits allowance for state employees. It sets a minimum annual allowance amount based on previous year benefits or current plan premiums (including health, dental, disability, and life insurance), with a 2% annual increase starting in 2022. Employees who opt out of the state's basic health plan receive $150 monthly instead of flexible benefits, and can use "pay conversion dollars" to cover costs exceeding their allowance through salary deductions. The bill also includes specific rules for military-connected employees (TRICARE beneficiaries) who may purchase supplemental coverage under federal guidelines. This directly affects Oklahoma state employees enrolled in the flexible benefits plan.
SB 1404 allows Oklahoma to withdraw funds from its Revenue Stabilization Fund during federal government shutdowns exceeding 15 days. Specifically, it authorizes using up to one-quarter of the fund's balance to cover state employee salaries affected by federal furloughs and replace lost Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Withdrawals are capped at the actual cost incurred and cannot exceed the fund's available balance. This directly affects state workers unable to work due to federal shutdowns and SNAP recipients whose benefits are reduced during such events.
