Bill > HB1138

This bill modifies the Civil Service and Human Capital Modernization Act by expanding the duties of the Human Capital Management Division and Civil Service Division of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision allowing these divisions to receive and act upon complaints from disciplinary actions and grievances filed by state employees who work in specific law enforcement roles, including those outlined in education and motor vehicle statutes. The bill broadens the scope of complaint review by giving administrative law judges more discretion to allow additional documentation or witnesses during hearings. For employees in these designated law enforcement positions, the bill ensures they can proceed to a hearing if initial mediation is unsuccessful, which differs from the previous mediation-only approach for certain types of complaints. The bill maintains existing provisions about the complaint filing process, such as the 10-business-day filing window and the requirement that employees prove there was no reasonable basis for disciplinary action. Other key aspects of the bill include maintaining the existing whistleblower program, ensuring quarterly reporting of case statistics, and preserving the divisions' ability to establish rules and dispute resolution processes. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2025, and continues to exempt certain state employees and positions from its provisions.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1138&Session=2500