Bill > SB1289

This bill provides a 5% annualized salary increase for most state employees effective July 1, 2026, with several important specifications and exclusions. The increase applies to full-time, part-time, temporary, and limited-term state employees who were employed on the last working day of June 2026, with prorated amounts for non-full-time employees based on their work schedule. Employees on leave without pay will receive the increase upon returning to work. Notably, the bill specifically excludes several categories of state workers from receiving the raise, including elected officials, cabinet secretaries, agency directors, justices, judges, district attorneys, higher education institution employees, and certain specifically named employee groups. The salary increase is subject to existing salary limitations in agency appropriation bills and cannot exceed statutorily set salary limits. The bill includes an emergency clause, which means it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval, though the actual salary increase is scheduled for July 1, 2026. The legislation is designed to provide a standardized pay boost to most state employees while maintaining exceptions for high-level or specially compensated positions.

Labor and Employment

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1289&Session=2600