Bill > SB955

This bill amends existing Oklahoma law regarding legislative testimony by introducing new requirements for oath administration and creating a misdemeanor offense for providing false testimony. Specifically, the bill mandates that any person offering testimony before the Legislative Oversight Committee on State Budget Performance, Appropriations Committees, subcommittees, or policy committees must first take an oath to testify truthfully or affirm the truthfulness of written testimony. The bill establishes that individuals who knowingly and willfully violate this oath by falsifying material facts, making false statements, or presenting false documents can be charged with a misdemeanor. The legislation also makes some minor formatting and capitalization changes to the existing law, such as capitalizing "Committee" and "Minority Leader." Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause, which means it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval, indicating the Legislature's determination that the law is urgently needed for public peace, health, or safety.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb955&Session=2600