HB 2028 Summary

• Removes municipalities from the five-year judgment limitation period, allowing judgments against municipalities to remain enforceable indefinitely.

• Modifies payment procedures for municipal judgments by allowing municipalities to spread 20-33.33% of judgment amounts on their budget levy (previously limited to one-third).

• Amends the judgment payment process to give municipal governing boards discretion in determining what percentage of a judgment to budget for payment annually.

• Applies to counties and other municipal subdivisions of Oklahoma by modifying Sections 735, 365.5, and 365.6 of Oklahoma statutes.

• Effective date: November 1, 2011.