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This bill requires employees of Service Oklahoma (a state organization) to document all policy directives and instructions in writing, with clear identification of who is issuing the directive. Specifically, any directive or instruction must be written and must explicitly state the name of the employee providing the directive. The bill also establishes a significant penalty for employees who issue directives that violate state statutes or legislative intent: a 30-day suspension without pay. The bill defines an "employee of Service Oklahoma" as any individual currently employed by the organization, including the Executive Director. The new provisions will be codified in Section 3-111 of Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes and will take effect on November 1, 2025. This legislation appears aimed at increasing transparency, accountability, and compliance within the Service Oklahoma organization by mandating written documentation of instructions and imposing strict consequences for potential statutory violations.

Transportation and Infrastructure

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb435&Session=2600