OK
Oklahoma Senate Bill SB1528

Oklahoma 2024 Regular Session

Oklahoma Senate Bill SB1528

Introduced
2/5/24  
Refer
2/6/24  
Report Pass
2/6/24  
Engrossed
2/28/24  
Refer
3/25/24  
Report Pass
4/4/24  
Enrolled
4/18/24  

Caption

Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision; modifying voting membership of Council. Effective date.

Impact

The passage of SB1528 is expected to enhance Oklahoma’s adherence to the Interstate Compact, which emphasizes the importance of supervision and tracking of adult offenders. By clarifying the structure of the Council, the bill aims to facilitate better communication and cooperation between different branches of government involved in the management of adult offenders. It will also allow for more efficient administration of adult offender supervision protocols across state lines, potentially leading to improved public safety and rehabilitation outcomes.

Summary

SB1528 is an Act that modifies the Oklahoma State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision as part of the state's participation in the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision. This bill updates the voting membership of the Council, ensuring that it consists of both legislative and judicial representatives along with members from relevant advocacy organizations. The bill aims to streamline coordination among states regarding the supervision of adult offenders who move across state lines and ensure their rehabilitation and reintegration into society.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding SB1528 appears to be generally supportive, particularly among those concerned with the management and rehabilitation of adult offenders. Advocates for criminal justice reform recognize the importance of ensuring that individuals under supervision can have their needs met effectively, especially when they are transitioning between different states. However, there may be concerns regarding the adequacy of resources available to support the Council's expanded mission and functionality.

Contention

One point of contention lies in the balance of representation on the Council. The modifications to the voting membership could lead to debates over the influence of various stakeholders, particularly regarding the representation of crime victims and advocacy groups. It is crucial to ensure that the interests of all parties are considered in the oversight of adult offender supervision. Additionally, there may be ongoing discussions about the best practices for managing such offenders, particularly in terms of facilitating their rehabilitation and reintegration while ensuring public safety.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

OK SB571

Long-term care; decreasing and modifying membership of Long-Term Care Facility Advisory Council; changing name. Effective date.

OK SB467

Teachers; creating the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact Act; providing for creation of Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact Commission. Effective date. Emergency.

OK SB597

State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision; modifying qualifications for membership; modifying certain procedures for disciplinary action; establishing Anesthesiologist Assistants Advisory Committee. Effective date.

OK HB2422

Public health and safety; creating the Recognition of EMS Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact; permits; multistate compact license; effective date.

OK HB2802

Sunset; certain advisory councils; re-creating councils; modifying termination dates.

OK SB361

Teachers; creating the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact Act; providing for creation of Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact Commission. Effective date. Emergency.

OK SB745

Incentive Evaluation Commission; modifying terms of appointment; modifying membership; modifying frequency of evaluations; requiring development of schedule. Effective date. Emergency.

OK SB735

Interstate compacts; creating the Interstate Compact Prohibiting Company-Specific Subsidies Act; providing procedures, duties, and obligations. Emergency.

OK SB303

Practice of medicine; modifying membership of the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision; removing certain limitation on appointees. Effective date.

OK SB299

Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education; recreating council until certain date; modifying appointment authority. Effective date. Emergency.

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OK HB1297

Statutes and reports; Administrative Procedures Act; requiring electronic publishing of the Oklahoma Administrative Code and the Oklahoma Register; effective date.

OK SB527

Public finance; creating the Oklahoma Prosperity Act Trust; requiring State Treasurer to develop certain trusts and IRAs established under program. Effective date.

OK HB2823

Sunset; Oversight Committee for State Employee Charitable Contributions; re-creating Committee; modifying termination date; emergency.

OK SB1091

Oklahoma Uniform Securities Act; clarifying membership of Oklahoma Securities Commission; modifying qualifications for certain member of Commission. Effective date. Emergency.

OK SB1091

Oklahoma Uniform Securities Act; clarifying membership of Oklahoma Securities Commission; modifying qualifications for certain member of Commission. Effective date. Emergency.

OK HB2824

Long-term care; transfer of employees, powers, duties, monies and contractual rights; informal dispute resolution process; effective dates; emergency.

OK HB2824

Long-term care; transfer of employees, powers, duties, monies and contractual rights; informal dispute resolution process; effective dates; emergency.

OK SB1519

Administrative Procedures Act; modifying publication requirements; clarifying official version of certain publications from the Office of Administrative Rules. Effective date.