HB3115

Department of Corrections; modifying qualifications of the Director of the Department of Corrections; deleting removal or replacement power of the Governor; effective date.

Chamber Passed·3/17/26

Oklahoma HB3115 modifies the qualifications for the Director of the Department of Corrections and removes the Governor's power to remove or replace.

Oklahoma HB3115 amends the qualifications for the Director of the Department of Corrections, requiring the Director to have five years of professional-level work experience. The bill also removes the Governor's authority to remove or replace the Director. The changes will take effect on November 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 80–6 · Mar 17
Current
Rules Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

80 Yea

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6 Nay

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13 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 26

10:30 AM

House Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Hearing

Feb 18

9:00 AM

House Public Safety Hearing

History

Apr 1

Senate

Second Reading referred to Rules

Mar 17

House

Engrossed, signed, to Senate

Mar 17

Senate

First Reading