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OK HB2545

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/26/2016

Primary Sponsor

Larry Boggs

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Director of Department of Corrections gains authority to declare an emergency when correctional officers at a facility must work more than two double shifts (two 8-hour shifts in 24 hours) within a seven-day period due to staff shortages

  • Amends 57 O.S. 2011, Section 510 of the Oklahoma Corrections Act of 1967

  • Contains an emergency clause, making the law effective immediately upon passage and approval rather than the standard 90-day waiting period

  • Passed the House of Representatives on March 10, 2016 and the Senate on April 19, 2016

Legislative Description

Prisons and reformatories; modifying powers and duties of the Director of the Department of Corrections. Emergency.

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/26/2016

4/26/2016

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/31/2016
Public Safety3/21/2016
Appropriations and Budget2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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