SB481

Public employees; prohibiting certain public employees from engaging in certain actions and using certain resources for certain purposes. Effective date. Emergency,

Introduced·2/3/25

Oklahoma SB481 prohibits public employees from striking or engaging in organized work stoppages and revokes teaching certificates for violations.

Oklahoma SB481 amends state law to prohibit public employees, including teachers, support personnel, and administrators, from striking or engaging in organized work stoppages. The bill revokes the teaching certificates of those who violate this prohibition. It also denies wages to members of organizations that strike. The bill clarifies that individuals have the right to cease work without being part of an organized work stoppage. It amends existing law to make striking illegal for organizations resolving differences with the board of education.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Senate: Retirement & Government Resources Committee: DO PASS AMENDED CS

6 Yea

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2 Nay

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History

Mar 4

Senate

Coauthored by Representative West (Kevin) (principal House author)

Feb 27, 2025

Senate

Placed on General Order

Feb 25, 2025

Senate

Reported Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Retirement and Government Resources committee; CR filed