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OK HB2944
Bill
Status
5/28/2010
Primary Sponsor
Fred Jordan
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AI Summary
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Amends 28 O.S. 2001, Section 84.1 to prohibit state and political subdivision employees subpoenaed as witnesses from receiving witness fees and mileage reimbursement for testimony related to their employment, except as provided in subsection B.
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Allows employees required to testify in a county other than their county of residence or employment to receive travel reimbursement under the State Travel Reimbursement Act.
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Establishes legislative intent that court appearances of public school district employees should be scheduled to minimize disruption of class time.
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Entitles school districts to a witness fee equal to substitute teacher costs (not to exceed $100 per day) when employees are subpoenaed in civil proceedings where the school district or state is not a party.
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Becomes effective November 1, 2010.
Legislative Description
Fees; relating to the subpoena of certain employees to testify as witnesses; providing for scheduling of court appearances of school district employees to minimize class time disruption; providing certain fee. Effective date.
Education - Common
Last Action
Approved by Governor 06/05/2010
5/28/2010