HB3354

Oklahoma HB3354 updates language in the powers and duties of the Director of the Department of Corrections.

Oklahoma HB3354 amends the powers and duties of the Director of the Department of Corrections, updating language to reflect current practices and legal requirements. The bill specifies the Director's authority to manage penal institutions, including appointing wardens, establishing rules for inmate conduct, and authorizing the use of inmate labor for public agencies. It also details the Director's role in employee training, firearms authorization, and the establishment of programs such as the employee recruitment and referral incentive program and the employee tuition assistance program.