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OK HB3585
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Erick Harris
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AI Summary
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Court reporter annual salary increases from $53,000 to $70,000 effective fiscal year 2027, with additional compensation of $400 per year of service (up to 20 years maximum of $8,000) for longevity pay
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Secretary-bailiff annual salary increases from $42,000 to $60,000 effective fiscal year 2027
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Removes prohibition on certifying court reporters who rely exclusively on steno-mask for reporting judicial proceedings, and expands authorized recording methods to include any method approved by the Supreme Court
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Adds certifications from the National Court Reporters Association and National Verbatim Reporters Association as qualifying credentials for additional compensation of $2,000 per certification (up to $8,000 maximum)
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Authorizes judges to order electronic recording of proceedings when no court reporter is available in person or remotely, with parties able to use freelance reporters by stipulation if the judge approves
Legislative Description
Courts; court reporter duties; means by which a court reporter can record; court reporter salaries; court reporter certifications; examination of court reporters; secretary-bailiff salaries; effective date.
Last Action
Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Appropriations and Budget Judiciary Subcommittee
2/17/2026