SB650

Public finance; cabinet secretary approval for salary increases in excess of specified percentage; limitation; rules; employee categories. Effective date. Emergency.

Chamber Passed·3/26/25

Oklahoma SB650 amends the Governmental Tort Claims Act to adjust liability limits and expand exemptions for certain claims.

Oklahoma SB650 modifies the Governmental Tort Claims Act by setting specific liability limits for various claims against the state or political subdivisions. It increases the award amounts for wrongful criminal felony convictions resulting in imprisonment and for certain medical claims. The bill also expands exemptions for liability, including claims related to legislative functions, acts in the discretion of the state, and certain activities of state military forces.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 82–5 · Mar 26, 2025
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

82 Yea

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5 Nay

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12 Absent

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History

May 14

Senate

HAs read

May 7

House

General Order

May 7

House

Amended by floor substitute