Bill > HB1968

This bill modifies the provisions for the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board by updating several key aspects of board member employment and compensation. The bill establishes that board members will be considered full-time, salaried employees and increases their annual salary from $22,800 to $85,000. The legislation also adjusts the attendance requirements and potential consequences for board members, stipulating that failure to attend two meetings in a calendar year may result in loss of monthly compensation, and failure to attend three or more meetings could be considered official misconduct potentially leading to removal from office. The bill allows the board to select its own Chair and introduces more stringent guidelines for meeting attendance, including a process for removing members who do not comply with established attendance policies. The changes are set to take effect on November 1, 2025, and aim to professionalize and standardize the operations of the Pardon and Parole Board by creating clearer expectations and compensation structures for its members.

Budget and Finance, Justice

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1968&Session=2600