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OK HB2652

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/28/2010

Primary Sponsor

David Derby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces Workers' Compensation Court from 10 to 8 judges, with 5 permanently assigned to Oklahoma City and 3 to Tulsa
  • Changes judicial terms from 6 years to 8 years, with judges eligible to reapply after a 3-year waiting period following term expiration
  • Requires judges to have at least 5 years of workers' compensation experience and be licensed to practice law for at least 5 years prior to appointment
  • Mandates Senate confirmation for all judicial appointments and allows Governor to select alternate nominees if Senate fails to confirm within 90 days
  • Prohibits closure of Tulsa Workers' Compensation Court without legislative approval
  • Effective date: November 1, 2010

Legislative Description

Workers' Compensation Court; relating to membership and terms of Workers' Compensation Court Judges; providing for permanent assignment of certain positions; modifying expiration dates of certain terms; requiring legislative approval for the closure of certain court. Effective date.

Workers Compensation

Last Action

Approved by Governor 06/10/2010

5/28/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/8/2010
Economic Development and Financial Services2/2/2010

Full Bill Text

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