Bill > HB3088

This bill increases the salaries and benefits for court reporters and secretary-bailiffs in Oklahoma, with an effective date of July 1, 2026, and declares an emergency to allow for immediate implementation. For court reporters, the annual salary will increase to $75,000 starting in fiscal year 2027, and their longevity payments, which are additional amounts paid based on years of service, will increase to $750 per year for service beyond the first fifteen years, with a higher maximum total longevity payment. Additionally, the annual equipment allowance for court reporters will be raised to $4,000. For secretary-bailiffs, who are administrative staff assisting judges, the bill establishes a new salary schedule based on years of experience, ranging from $40,000-$45,000 for those with less than five years of service up to $70,000-$75,000 for those with twenty or more years of service. They will also receive new annual longevity payments that increase with their years of service, ranging from $500 for the first four years to $1,100 for their twentieth year and beyond. The bill also clarifies that "years of service" for longevity payments is defined as all years served in their respective roles.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3088&Session=2600