SB 118 Summary

• Amends Oklahoma statutes governing per diem and mileage reimbursement for legislators to suspend these provisions during fiscal years when state employees face furloughs or reduction-in-force actions due to budget constraints.

• Modifies Sections 291.1, 291.1a, 291.1b, and 456 of Title 74 to include language making travel expense reimbursements inapplicable during periods of state employee layoffs or furloughs.

• Allows committees and subcommittees to continue meeting when the Legislature is not in session, but suspends associated per diem and mileage reimbursement benefits during budgetary emergencies.

• Declares an emergency to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.