HB3278

Open Meeting Act; violations; allowing the Attorney General to enter into a consent order or issue a finding of violation to a public body, agency, or officer; effective date.

Vetoed·5/4/26

Oklahoma HB3278 amends the Open Meeting Act to allow the Attorney General to enter consent orders or issue findings of violation for violations.

Oklahoma HB3278 amends the Open Meeting Act by allowing the Attorney General to enter into a consent order or issue a finding of violation to a public body, agency, or officer. The consent order may include admissions of fact, cease and desist orders, compliance requirements, training completion, and civil penalties. The Attorney General may also require proof of compliance. Findings of violation may include findings of fact, conclusions of law, and requirements for the public body, agency, or officer.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

45 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

DDR

Calendar

Apr 14

1:30 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Feb 24

10:30 AM

House Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Hearing

History

May 4

House

Vetoed 05/01/2026

Apr 28

Senate

General Order, Considered

Apr 28

Senate

Measure passed: Ayes: 45 Nays: 0