HB1968

Pardon and Parole Board; authorizing the Pardon and Parole Board to employ alternate members; establishing compensation; effective date.

Chamber Passed·3/31/25

Oklahoma HB1968 amends the Pardon and Parole Board's structure, allowing for alternate members, setting compensation, and establishing training.

Oklahoma HB1968 amends the powers, duties, and compensation of the Pardon and Parole Board. It authorizes the Board to employ alternate members, establishes their compensation, and sets training requirements. Alternate members must complete annual training on criminogenic needs, effective intervention principles, and core correctional practices. The Board can appoint alternate members with specific qualifications, such as former prosecutors, public defenders, or defense attorneys.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 56–30 · Mar 31, 2025
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

56 Yea

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30 Nay

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13 Absent

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History

Apr 1, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Judiciary Committee then to Appropriations Committee

Mar 31, 2025

House

Engrossed, signed, to Senate

Mar 31, 2025

Senate

First Reading