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Oklahoma Senate Bill SB676

Oklahoma 2024 Regular Session

Oklahoma Senate Bill SB676

Introduced
2/6/23  

Caption

State employees; directing the Office of Management and Enterprise Services to develop a differential bonus for certain state employees with advanced degrees and certifications. Effective date.

Impact

The passage of SB676 will have significant implications for state employment policies. By creating a differentiated bonus system, the bill aims to incentivize further qualification among state employees, aligning compensation with skills that benefit state operations. This could lead to a more educated workforce and may help retain employees who seek advancement opportunities. The overall goal is to enhance the effectiveness of state government services by leveraging the qualifications of its employees.

Summary

Senate Bill 676, introduced by Senator Hicks, focuses on enhancing the compensation structure for state employees in Oklahoma. The legislation mandates the Human Capital Management Division within the Office of Management and Enterprise Services to establish a system that offers differential bonuses specifically to state employees who possess degrees or certifications. This is applicable even if such qualifications are no longer deemed mandatory for their positions. The intent is to recognize and reward employees for their educational achievements, potentially boosting morale and retaining skilled staff within the state workforce.

Contention

While the bill might garner support for its intent to promote higher education and skill-level among state employees, it could also face scrutiny regarding fiscal implications. Stakeholders may raise concerns about the costs associated with implementing this bonus system and how it will be funded within the state's budget. Additionally, there might be debates on whether bonuses should differentiate based solely on education or incorporate other performance metrics. Balancing the need for financial responsibility against incentivizing education might lead to discussions among legislators.

Companion Bills

OK SB676

Carry Over State employees; directing the Office of Management and Enterprise Services to develop a differential bonus for certain state employees with advanced degrees and certifications. Effective date.

Previously Filed As

OK SB676

State employees; directing the Office of Management and Enterprise Services to develop a differential bonus for certain state employees with advanced degrees and certifications. Effective date.

OK SB103

State employees; requiring certain state agency to compile certain data from state employees. Effective date.

OK SB417

State employees; allowing for Hazardous Duty Pay for certain state employees. Effective date.

OK SB16

Paid leave for employees; providing certain state employees to receive paid maternity leave; providing protections for certain employees. Effective date.

OK SB1121

Education employees; entitling certain employees to certain amount of paid maternity leave. Effective date. Emergency.

OK SB20

Public finance. Specifying certain duty of Director of Office of Management and Enterprise Services. Emergency.

OK SB471

Telecommunications; authorizing Office of Management and Enterprise Services to appraise and sell assets of State Regents for Higher Education; creating OneNet Privatization Revolving Fund. Effective date.

OK SB193

State employees; allowing state employees to take certain type of leave. Effective date.

OK SB320

Cybersecurity; requiring Office of Management and Enterprise Services to track and assess cybersecurity incidents from political subdivisions. Effective date.

OK HB1011

Legacy Capital Financing Fund; Office of Management and Enterprise Services; authorizing certain distributions; repealer; effective date; emergency.

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