Bill > SB831

This bill increases the per diem (daily payment) for members of the State Election Board and county election board chairs and vice-chairs. Specifically, the legislation raises the per diem for State Election Board members from $50 to $75 for hearings required by law, and from $35 to $75 for other meetings. For county election board chairs and vice-chairs, the per diem is increased from $35 to $75 for each meeting. The bill maintains the existing provision that the State Election Board will not pay reimbursement for more than forty meetings per fiscal year, and continues to allow mileage reimbursement at the rates prescribed for state employees or according to the State Travel Reimbursement Act. The changes are intended to provide more compensation for election board members, potentially making these roles more attractive and supporting the important work of managing elections. The bill is set to become effective on November 1, 2025.

Budget and Finance, Justice

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb831&Session=2500