Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

SB 83 — Prisons and reformatories; modifying elements of exemption to certain account. Effective date.

Last action — Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/14/2025

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 03, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kevin Stitt (Republican) on May 14, 2025.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 5 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

144 added · 151 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to SB 83 updates the powers of the State Board of Corrections regarding the administration of inmate trust funds and prison industries. Notably, it adds the authority for the Board to negotiate wages and working conditions for inmates involved in prison labor. This change is significant because it aims to create fairer working conditions and compensation for inmates, which can help in their rehabilitation and reintegration into society. Overall, this reflects a shift towards more modern and humane treatment within the corrections system.

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ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO.
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Howard of the Senate and Manger of the House 5 7 An Act relating to prisons and reformatories;
Gollihare and Howard of the Senate and Manger of the House An Act relating to prisons and reformatories;
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SUBJECT:
Prisons and reformatories BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
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Provided, that not less than twenty percent (20%) of such wages shall be placed in an account, and shall be payable to ENGR.
Provided, that not less than twenty percent (20%) of such wages shall be placed in an account, and shall be payable to the prisoner upon his or her discharge;
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83 Page 2 the prisoner upon his or her discharge;
The power to invest funds held by the Department of Corrections on behalf of each inmate in an interest-bearing account with the interest accruing and payable to the Crime Victims Compensation Revolving Fund, as provided in Section 142.17 of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
The power to invest funds held by the Department of Corrections on behalf of each inmate in an interest-bearing account with the interest accruing and payable to the Crime Victims Compensation Revolving Fund, as provided in Section 142.17 of Title of the Oklahoma Statutes.
The interest from each inmate’s savings account shall be payable to the Crime Victims Compensation Revolving Fund, at such intervals as may be determined by the Board, in addition to any other payments to such fund required by the inmate’s sentence or otherwise by law.
The interest from each inmate’s savings account shall be payable to the Crime Victims Compensation ENR.
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83 Page 2 Revolving Fund, at such intervals as may be determined by the Board, in addition to any other payments to such fund required by the inmate’s sentence or otherwise by law.
The Department of Corrections, at such intervals as may be ENGR.
The Department of Corrections, at such intervals as may be determined by the Board, will credit interest to the inmate based on the pro rata account balance of the inmate.
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83 Page 3 determined by the Board, will credit interest to the inmate based on the pro rata account balance of the inmate.
By the fifteenth day of each month, the proportionate share of the interest from the ENGR.
By the fifteenth day of each month, the proportionate share of the interest from the canteen system, offender restitution, and other offender-related collections, excluding that portion of the interest payable to the Crime Victims Compensation Revolving Fund and any interest payable to inmates for the inmate interest-bearing account, shall be remitted to the State Treasurer from the Department of Corrections for deposit into the General Revenue Fund.
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83 Page 4 canteen system, offender restitution, and other offender-related collections, excluding that portion of the interest payable to the Crime Victims Compensation Revolving Fund and any interest payable to inmates for the inmate interest-bearing account, shall be remitted to the State Treasurer from the Department of Corrections for deposit into the General Revenue Fund.
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The Department of Corrections shall pay into the Crime Victims Compensation Revolving Fund, as provided in Section 142.17 of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes, an amount equal to five ENGR.
The Department of Corrections shall pay into the Crime Victims Compensation Revolving Fund, as provided in Section 142.17 of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes, an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the gross wages earned by inmates working in a private prison industries program, said the amount to be paid from the amount deducted for cost of incarceration.
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83 Page 5 percent (5%) of the gross wages earned by inmates working in a private prison industries program, said the amount to be paid from the amount deducted for cost of incarceration.
Passed the Senate the 3rd day of March, 2025.
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Presiding Officer of the Senate Passed the House of Representatives the ____ day of __________, 2025.
Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives ENGR.
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83 Page 4 Passed the Senate the 3rd day of March, 2025.
Presiding Officer of the Senate Passed the House of Representatives the 6th day of May, 2025.
Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Received by the Office of the Governor this ____________________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
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_________________________________ Approved by the Governor of the State of Oklahoma this _________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
_________________________________ Governor of the State of Oklahoma OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE Received by the Office of the Secretary of State this __________ day of __________________, 20 _______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
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How this bill changes current law

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This bill modifies the provisions related to inmate trust funds and the management of inmate earnings and costs of incarceration.

  • 57 O.S. 2021, Section 549

    and any other income or benefits accruing to or payable to and for the benefit of said the inmate, including any workers’ compensation or Social Security benefits. → any other income or benefits accruing to or payable to and for the benefit of said inmate.

    The amendment removes reference to specific types of benefits for clarity.

  • 57 O.S. 2021, Section 549

    for costs of incarceration not to exceed fifty percent (50%) of any deposits made to said such account, unless said such deposits were from a workers’ compensation benefit. → for costs of incarceration not to exceed fifty percent (50%) of any deposits made to such account, unless those deposits were from a workers’ compensation benefit.

    The change clarifies language regarding the conditions under which costs for incarceration can be charged.

  • 57 O.S. 2021, Section 549

    said the amount to be paid from the amount deducted for cost of incarceration. → that amount to be paid from the amount deducted for costs of incarceration.

    The wording is adjusted for grammatical consistency.

  • 57 O.S. 2021, Section 549

    an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the gross wages earned by inmates working in a private prison industries program, said the amount to be paid from the amount deducted for cost of incarceration. → an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the gross wages earned by inmates working in a private prison industries program, that amount to be paid from the amounts deducted for costs of incarceration.

    This change refines the language regarding the percentage of wages to be paid into the Crime Victims Compensation Revolving Fund.

Action History

  1. Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/14/2025

  2. Sent to Governor

  3. Signed, returned to Senate

  4. Enrolled, to House

  5. Referred for enrollment

  6. Signed, returned to Senate

  7. Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 90 Nays: 0

  8. Coauthored by Senator(s) Howard

  9. Remove Senator Howard as principal Senate author and substitute with Senator Gollihare

  10. General Order

  11. CR; Do Pass Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee

  12. Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass Public Safety

  13. Referred to Public Safety

  14. Second Reading referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight

  15. First Reading

  16. Engrossed to House

  17. Referred for engrossment

  18. Measure passed: Ayes: 46 Nays: 0

  19. General Order, Considered

  20. Placed on General Order

  21. Reported Do Pass Public Safety committee; CR filed

  22. Coauthored by Representative Manger (principal House author)

  23. Second Reading referred to Public Safety

  24. Authored by Senator Howard

  25. First Reading

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 90 Yea · 0 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 71008
Democrat 14000
Unaffiliated 5001
Total 90009
% of votes cast 91%0%0%9%
How each member voted (99)
Member Party Vote
Alonso-Sandoval — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Pittman — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
VACANCY: — Not Voting
Crosswhite Hader — Yea
Andy Fugate Democrat Yea
Annie Menz Democrat Yea
Cyndi Munson Democrat Yea
Ellen Pogemiller Democrat Yea
Ellyn Hefner Democrat Yea
Jacob Rosecrants Democrat Yea
Jared Deck Democrat Yea
John Waldron Democrat Yea
Melissa Provenzano Democrat Yea
Meloyde Blancett Democrat Yea
Michelle McCane Democrat Yea
Mickey Dollens Democrat Yea
Suzanne Schreiber Democrat Yea
Trish Ranson Democrat Yea
Anthony Moore Republican Yea
Bob Ed Culver Republican Yea
Brad Boles Republican Yea
Brian Hill Republican Yea
Carl Newton Republican Yea
Chad Caldwell Republican Yea
Chris Banning Republican Not Voting
Chris Kannady Republican Not Voting
Chris Sneed Republican Not Voting
Chuck Hall Republican Yea
Clay Staires Republican Yea
Cody Maynard Republican Yea
Collin Duel Republican Yea
Cynthia Roe Republican Yea
Daniel Pae Republican Yea
Danny Sterling Republican Yea
Danny Williams Republican Yea
David Hardin Republican Yea
David Smith Republican Yea
Dell Kerbs Republican Yea
Derrick Hildebrant Republican Yea
Dick Lowe Republican Yea
Eddy Dempsey Republican Yea
Emily Gise Republican Yea
Eric Roberts Republican Yea
Erick Harris Republican Yea
Gabe Woolley Republican Yea
George Burns Republican Yea
Gerrid Kendrix Republican Yea
Jack Stewart Republican Yea
Jason Blair Republican Yea
Jay Steagall Republican Yea
Jim Grego Republican Not Voting
Jim Olsen Republican Yea
Jim Shaw Republican Yea
John George Republican Yea
John Kane Republican Yea
John Pfeiffer Republican Yea
Jonathan Wilk Republican Yea
Josh Cantrell Republican Not Voting
Josh West Republican Yea
Judd Strom Republican Yea
Justin Humphrey Republican Yea
Ken Luttrell Republican Not Voting
Kenton Patzkowsky Republican Yea
Kevin West Republican Yea
Marilyn Stark Republican Yea
Mark Chapman Republican Yea
Mark Lawson Republican Yea
Mark Lepak Republican Yea
Mark Tedford Republican Yea
Max Wolfley Republican Yea
Mike Dobrinski Republican Yea
Mike Kelley Republican Yea
Mike Lay Republican Yea
Mike Osburn Republican Yea
Molly Jenkins Republican Yea
Neil Hays Republican Yea
Nick Archer Republican Yea
Nicole Miller Republican Yea
Preston Stinson Republican Yea
Rande Worthen Republican Yea
Rick West Republican Not Voting
Robert Manger Republican Yea
Ronny Johns Republican Yea
Ross Ford Republican Yea
Rusty Cornwell Republican Yea
Ryan Eaves Republican Yea
Scott Fetgatter Republican Yea
Stacy Jo Adams Republican Yea
Stan May Republican Yea
Steve Bashore Republican Yea
T.J. Marti Republican Yea
Tammy Townley Republican Yea
Tammy West Republican Yea
Tim Turner Republican Yea
Tom Gann Republican Yea
Toni Hasenbeck Republican Not Voting
Trey Caldwell Republican Yea

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Judiciary And Public Safety Oversight Committee: Do Pass

Passed 12 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 10000
Democrat 2000
Total 12000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
Jacob Rosecrants Democrat Yea
Suzanne Schreiber Democrat Yea
Bob Ed Culver Republican Yea
Collin Duel Republican Yea
Danny Sterling Republican Yea
David Hardin Republican Yea
Erick Harris Republican Yea
Jack Stewart Republican Yea
Justin Humphrey Republican Yea
Rande Worthen Republican Yea
Robert Manger Republican Yea
Ross Ford Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Third Reading

Passed 46 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 38001
Democrat 8000
Total 46001
% of votes cast 98%0%0%2%
How each member voted (47)
Member Party Vote
Carri Hicks Democrat Yea
Jo Anna Dossett Democrat Yea
Julia Kirt Democrat Yea
Mark Mann Democrat Yea
Mary B. Boren Democrat Yea
Michael Brooks Democrat Yea
Nikki Nice Democrat Yea
Regina Goodwin Democrat Yea
Aaron Reinhardt Republican Yea
Adam Pugh Republican Yea
Ally Seifried Republican Yea
Avery Frix Republican Yea
Bill Coleman Republican Yea
Brenda Stanley Republican Yea
Brent Howard Republican Yea
Brian Guthrie Republican Yea
Casey Murdock Republican Yea
Christi Gillespie Republican Yea
Chuck Hall Republican Yea
Dana Prieto Republican Yea
Darcy Jech Republican Yea
Dave Rader Republican Yea
David Bullard Republican Yea
District 24 Republican Yea
Dusty Deevers Republican Yea
George Burns Republican Yea
Grant Green Republican Yea
Jack Stewart Republican Yea
Jerry Alvord Republican Yea
John Haste Republican Yea
Jonathan Wingard Republican Yea
Julie Daniels Republican Yea
Julie McIntosh Republican Yea
Kelly Hines Republican Yea
Kendal Sacchieri Republican Yea
Kristen Thompson Republican Not Voting
Lisa Standridge Republican Yea
Lonnie Paxton Republican Yea
Micheal Bergstrom Republican Yea
Paul Rosino Republican Yea
Randy Grellner Republican Yea
Roland Pederson Republican Yea
Shane Jett Republican Yea
Spencer Kern Republican Yea
Todd Gollihare Republican Yea
Tom Woods Republican Yea
Warren Hamilton Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety labor
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Who sponsors SB 83?
SB 83 is sponsored by Todd Gollihare (Republican) and Robert Manger (Republican).
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