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OK HB2771

Bill

Status

Passed

5/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Trey Caldwell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases special judges in the Oklahoma-Canadian Counties Judicial Administrative District (District 7) from one to three, effective July 1, 2025

  • Amends 20 O.S. Section 122, which governs special judge appointments in Oklahoma's judicial administrative districts

  • Maintains existing allocation formula of one special judge per county with at least 24,000 population (based on 1960 Census), plus one additional judge per 50,000 additional population

  • Declared an emergency measure necessary for preservation of public peace, health, or safety, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval

  • Passed the House on May 20, 2025 and the Senate on May 22, 2025

Legislative Description

Courts; special judges; increasing number in specific counties; effective date; emergency.

Last Action

Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/29/2025

5/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Budget2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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