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OK SB1714

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shane Jett

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all state agencies to establish a State Employee Suggestion Program for cost-saving ideas, changing existing permissive language to mandatory

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/10/2026
Retirement and Government Resources2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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