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OK HB3155

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Michael Rogers

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

HB 3155 Summary

  • Amends the Oklahoma State Employee Benefits Act to establish a flex benefit allowance specifically for state legislators beginning January 1, 2018.

  • State legislators receive the lesser of their Plan Year 2017 benefit allowance or an amount equal to combined monthly premiums for HealthChoice High Option, dental plans, disability plan, and basic life insurance, with optional dependent coverage at 75% of HealthChoice High Option premiums.

  • Defines "participating state legislator" as a person elected by popular vote to the Oklahoma State Legislature and applies only during their tenure in office.

  • Allows legislators and other participants to use pay conversion dollars (salary reduction) to purchase benefits exceeding their allowance, or receive excess allowance as taxable compensation.

  • Effective date: November 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

State employee benefits; establishing flex benefit allowance for state legislators; effective date.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/2/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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