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OK SB1714
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires all state agencies to establish a State Employee Suggestion Program for cost-saving ideas, changing existing permissive language to mandatory
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Increases financial awards for implemented suggestions from 20% to 25% of cost savings, with a minimum of 10%, capped at $20,000 for individuals and $50,000 for teams; employees limited to one award per fiscal year
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Creates the Statewide Cost Savings Incentive Fund, a revolving fund receiving 20% of realized statewide savings to provide bonus pools for agencies achieving reduction targets
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Establishes the Incentive Awards for State Employees Committee (3 members appointed by Governor, Senate Pro Tem, and House Speaker) to annually recognize top performers and publicly report total statewide savings
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Requires each agency to submit annual reports detailing suggestions received, implemented savings, and plans for achieving at least 3% budgetary efficiencies; effective July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
State agencies; requiring the establishment or enhancement of an internal employee suggestion program; stating potential award for approved suggestions; creating the Statewide Cost Savings Incentive Fund Effective date. Emergency.
Last Action
Referred to Appropriations
2/10/2026