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OK HB1852

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2013

Primary Sponsor

Mike Shelton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

HB 1852 Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma's Whistleblower Act (74 O.S. 2011, Section 840-2.5) to increase the time limit for filing appeals with the Oklahoma Merit Protection Commission from 60 days to 90 days

  • Protects state employees from retaliation for disclosing information about violations of law, mismanagement, waste of public funds, abuse of authority, or dangers to public health and safety

  • Prohibits disciplinary action against employees for reporting violations to the Governor, Legislature, media, or other appropriate parties, or for filing appeals and testifying before the Merit Protection Commission

  • Allows disciplinary action only if the employee knowingly disclosed false information, information with reckless disregard for truth, or information that is confidential by law

  • Effective November 1, 2013

Legislative Description

State government; Whistleblower Act; increasing time limit to file appeal; effective date.

Government

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/6/2013

Committee Referrals

Rules2/6/2013

Full Bill Text

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