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OK HB1852
Bill
Status
2/4/2013
Primary Sponsor
Mike Shelton
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AI Summary
HB 1852 Summary
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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
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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
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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
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Allows disciplinary action only if the employee knowingly disclosed false information, information with reckless disregard for truth, or information that is confidential by law
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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