Labor & Employment (Minimum Wage)

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 3844: Labor; state minimum wage; effective date.

HB 3844 sets Oklahoma's state minimum wage at $15.00 per hour for all workers, effective November 1, 2026. It updates state law to require employers to pay this rate for all hours worked, replacing the current federal minimum wage. The bill explicitly prohibits employers from counting tips or gratuities toward meeting this wage requirement. This change directly affects all hourly workers and employers across Oklahoma’s private sector.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases Oklahoma's minimum wage to $15/hr (from federal $7.25), prohibits tip credits, directly advancing worker compensation and wages.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 3487: labor; public schools; nonsalaried employees; minimum wage; codification; effective date.

HB 3487 establishes a $15 hourly minimum wage for nonsalaried employees working in Oklahoma public schools, such as cafeteria staff, custodians, and other support personnel. The bill explicitly prohibits using tips, gratuities, or other benefits to meet this minimum wage requirement. It codifies this rule in Oklahoma Statutes (Section 197.18 of Title 40) and takes effect on November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentSets $15 minimum wage for public school support staff, prohibits tip offsets, and codifies wage protection - directly increases worker compensation and strengthens employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 2252: Schools; Big Yellow School Bus Act; increase in compensation for certain school support employees; effective date; emergency.

HB 2252 requires Oklahoma school districts to provide a 20% wage increase to school support employees earning less than $80,000 annually for the 2025-2026 school year, if they continue working for the same district. The increase is calculated based on the employee’s 2024-2025 salary and adjusted proportionally for hours worked. This change takes effect on July 1, 2025, and applies in addition to any existing compensation, benefits, or collective bargaining agreements.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates 20% wage increase for school support staff under $80k, directly advancing education workforce compensation and funding for K-12 support roles.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates 20% wage increase for school support staff under $80k, directly advancing compensation standards per bill's explicit requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Collective Bargaining Minimum Wage

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1112: School employees; minimum salary schedule increase; support employees wage increase; effective date; emergency.

HB 1112 establishes new minimum salary schedules for Oklahoma public school certified staff (like teachers) and support employees, effective for the 2025-2026 school year. The bill sets specific annual pay amounts based on years of experience and education level, increasing current minimums by approximately $5,000 to $10,000 for most positions. School districts must pay at least these minimums or provide written notice to employees if paying below the schedule. The law directly affects all Oklahoma public school employees covered by these minimums under state law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates increased minimum salaries for school employees, requiring higher school district spending on personnel, thus directly increasing public education funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationDirectly increases minimum salaries for teachers/support staff by $5k-$10k annually, mandating higher pay for Oklahoma public schools, strengthening educator compensation.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases minimum salaries for school staff by $5k-$10k, mandating higher pay standards directly advancing wage protections for workers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers Minimum Wage

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 668: Health care; prohibiting health care staffing agency from charging certain excess fee; making agency liable for certain violation. Effective date.

SB 668 caps fees that health care staffing agencies can charge when placing workers who previously worked at a hospital or nursing facility. Specifically, the fee cannot exceed 105% of the worker’s highest hourly wage paid by that facility within the past two years. Covered facilities (hospitals or licensed nursing/specialized facilities) can sue agencies for violations if they fail to correct excessive fees after being notified with payroll records. If found liable, agencies must pay damages, attorney fees, and other remedies. The law takes effect November 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCaps staffing agency fees to protect healthcare workers' compensation, preventing excessive charges that could disrupt workforce stability and patient care access.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCaps staffing fees to protect worker wages, preventing excessive charges that reduce earnings from hospital/nursing facility placements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Hospitals Minimum Wage

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 27, 2025

SB 250: Oklahoma Minimum Wage Act; allowing for alternative computation for wage under certain circumstances. Effective date.

This bill modifies Oklahoma's minimum wage calculation by allowing employers to count up to 50% of tips, meals, or lodging toward meeting the state's minimum wage requirement, provided the base cash wage meets federal standards (29 C.F.R. § 531.50(a)(1)). It directly affects tipped workers (like restaurant staff) and their employers when Oklahoma's minimum wage exceeds the federal rate. The key provision updates how wages are computed, ensuring employers cannot reduce cash wages below federal thresholds while crediting qualifying non-cash compensation. The law takes effect November 1, 2025.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentAllows employers to count tips toward minimum wage, reducing required cash wages for tipped workers and weakening wage protections per Oklahoma's higher minimum wage standard.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage

died · Oklahoma · House Feb 17, 2025

HB 2230: Labor; Oklahoma Minimum Wage Act of 2025; effective date.

HB 2230, the Oklahoma Minimum Wage Act of 2025, increases the state's minimum wage to $15.00 per hour or the current federal minimum wage, whichever is higher, for all covered workers in Oklahoma. The bill directly affects all employees in covered industries across the state, requiring employers to pay this new minimum rate. Key provisions include amending Oklahoma Statutes Section 197.2 to establish this updated wage floor and setting an effective date of November 1, 2025. The law replaces the previous minimum wage rate with this higher standard for all hours worked.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases state minimum wage to $15/hr, directly strengthening worker compensation protections per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 55: Oklahoma Minimum Wage Act; increasing minimum wage amount. Effective date.

SB 55 amends Oklahoma's minimum wage law to set the current hourly rate at $13.00, with an additional $0.50 increase each year for five years after the bill's effective date. This directly affects all employers in Oklahoma who pay employees below these updated rates, including businesses in retail, hospitality, and other sectors. The bill updates existing statute (40 O.S. 2021, Section 197.2) to reflect the new wage schedule without changing the law's scope or exemptions. It establishes a clear, incremental increase schedule rather than a single rate adjustment. The bill does not include exemptions for small businesses or specific industries.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases minimum wage to $13.00/hour with annual $0.50 raises for 5 years, directly advancing worker compensation standards under Labor & Employment policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 35: Oklahoma Minimum Wage Act; increasing minimum wage amount. Effective date.

SB 35 increases Oklahoma's minimum wage to $15.00 per hour or the current federal minimum wage, whichever is higher, for all covered hourly workers in the state. This change directly affects most private-sector employees in Oklahoma who are currently paid below $15 per hour. The bill amends the Oklahoma Minimum Wage Act to update the statutory rate and sets the effective date for November 1, 2025. It does not include exemptions for small businesses or other adjustments beyond the wage rate itself.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly increases Oklahoma's minimum wage to $15/hour, directly strengthening workers' compensation and advancing labor standards per topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1268: Oklahoma Minimum Wage Act; increasing minimum wage amount; providing for additional increase over certain time period. Effective date.

SB 1268 raises Oklahoma's minimum wage to $13.00 per hour, with an additional $0.50 increase each year for five years after the law takes effect. This bill directly affects all employers in Oklahoma who pay hourly wages, particularly low-wage workers in the state. The policy change updates the existing Oklahoma Minimum Wage Act to provide a phased, multi-year increase rather than a single adjustment. The law becomes effective after its passage, setting a new baseline wage that gradually rises over time.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly increases Oklahoma's minimum wage to $13/hr with annual $0.50 raises, directly strengthening workers' compensation and advancing wage standards for hourly employees.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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