Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

HB 3585 — Courts; court reporter duties; means by which a court reporter can record; court reporter salaries; court reporter certifications; examination of court reporters; secretary-bailiff salaries; effective date.

Last action — Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Appropriations and Budget Judiciary Subcommittee

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

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Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    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 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

301 added · 305 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments to House Bill 3585 expand the ways court reporters can record proceedings. Previously, they were limited to using steno-masks, but the updated language allows for a variety of methods, including machines or other approved technologies. This change is important because it offers greater flexibility and efficiency in court reporting, potentially improving the accuracy and accessibility of court records. Additionally, the bill gives the Supreme Court authority to oversee compensation arrangements for court reporters, ensuring they are properly compensated even during lapses in certification.

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HB3585 POLPCS1 Erick Harris-AQH 2/4/2026 4:45:02 pm COMMITTEE AMENDMENT HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES State of Oklahoma SPEAKER:
STATE OF OKLAHOMA 2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026) SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
CHAIR:
3585 By:
I move to amend HB3585 Of the printed Bill Page Section Lines Of the Engrossed Bill By deleting the content of the entire measure, and by inserting in lieu thereof the following language:
Harris 6 8 SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION An Act relating to court reporters;
AMEND TITLE TO CONFORM TO AMENDMENTS Amendment submitted by:
Erick Harris Adopted:
_____________________________ ______________________Reading Clerk___ STATE OF OKLAHOMA 2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026) PROPOSED POLICY COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL 3585 By:
Harris 6 PROPOSED POLICY COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE An Act relating to court reporters;
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the judge before whom the matter is being heard may order the proceedings electronically recorded and a trial, hearing, or proceedings may proceed without the necessity of a court reporter being present.
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16084 Page 2 that if an official transcript is ordered then it shall be prepared by the official court reporter Any party may order a transcript from the proceedings electronically recorded;
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the judge before whom the matter is being heard may order the proceedings electronically recorded and a trial, hearing, or proceedings may proceed without the necessity of a court reporter being present.
Provided that if an official transcript is ordered then it shall be prepared by the official court reporter Any party may order a transcript from the proceedings electronically recorded;
Each page shall be at least twenty-five lines to the page and typed no fewer than nine characters to the typed inch.
Each page shall be at least twenty-five lines to Req.
Each page shall be no more than double spaced and the margin on the left side of the page shall be no more than one and one-half (1 1/2) inches and the margin on the right side of the page shall be no more Req.
16084 Page 3 than one-half (1/2) inch from the edge of the paper.
16432 Page 3 the page and typed no fewer than nine characters to the typed inch.
Each page shall be no more than double spaced and the margin on the left side of the page shall be no more than one and one-half (1 1/2) inches and the margin on the right side of the page shall be no more than one-half (1/2) inch from the edge of the paper.
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To the extent that it does not substantially interfere with the court reporter's other official duties, the judge by whom a reporter is employed or to whom he or she is assigned may assign a Req.
To the extent that it does not substantially interfere with the court reporter's other official duties, the judge by whom a reporter is employed or to whom he or she is assigned may assign a reporter to secretarial or clerical duties arising out of official court operations.
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16084 Page 4 reporter to secretarial or clerical duties arising out of official court operations.
In addition to their base salaries, official court reporters who are certified or licensed shorthand reporters and those acting shorthand reporters pursuant to paragraph 3 of Section 106.3B of this title shall be paid annually the sum of Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00) for each year of service to the district court, the Workers' Compensation Court, the Workers' Compensation Court of Existing Claims and the Corporation Commission, with a maximum of twenty (20) years of service only to be used for the purpose of longevity, not to exceed Eight Thousand Dollars ($8,000.00) per year, payable monthly.
In addition to their base salaries, official court reporters who are certified or licensed shorthand reporters and those acting shorthand reporters pursuant to paragraph 3 of Section 106.3B of this title shall be paid annually the sum of Four Hundred Dollars Req.
For the purpose of payment for longevity, Req.
16084 Page 5 "years of service" is defined as all years served as a certified or licensed court reporter in the district court, the Workers' Compensation Court, the Workers' Compensation Court of Existing Claims and the Corporation Commission after June 30, 1978.
16432 Page 5 ($400.00) for each year of service to the district court, the Workers' Compensation Court, the Workers' Compensation Court of Existing Claims and the Corporation Commission, with a maximum of twenty (20) years of service only to be used for the purpose of longevity, not to exceed Eight Thousand Dollars ($8,000.00) per year, payable monthly.
For the purpose of payment for longevity, "years of service" is defined as all years served as a certified or licensed court reporter in the district court, the Workers' Compensation Court, the Workers' Compensation Court of Existing Claims and the Corporation Commission after June 30, 1978.
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Certified Verbatim Reporter, as recognized by the National Verbatim Reporters Association, Req.
Certified Verbatim Reporter, as recognized by the National Verbatim Reporters Association, c.
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In addition, the individual shall pass a the Oklahoma Written Knowledge Test with a score of at least seventy percent (70%), all as determined by an examination recognized by the Board, and shall complete thirty (30) hours of continuing education per three-year cycle commencing at the date of recognition as directed by the Supreme Court;
In addition, the individual shall pass a the Oklahoma Written Knowledge Test with a score of at least seventy percent (70%), all as determined by an examination recognized by the Board, and shall complete thirty (30) hours of continuing education per three-year cycle commencing Req.
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To qualify as a RMR, an official court Req.
To qualify as a RMR, an official court reporter shall have National Court Reporters Association, b.
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In addition, the individual shall pass a the Oklahoma Written Knowledge Test with a score of at least seventy percent (70%), all as determined by an examination recognized by the Board, and shall complete thirty (30) hours of continuing education per three-year cycle commencing at the date of recognition as directed by the Supreme Court;
In addition, the individual shall pass a the Oklahoma Written Knowledge Test with a score of at least seventy percent (70%), all as determined by an examination recognized by the Board, and shall Req.
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The sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) per year, payable monthly, to any official court reporter who is holds a certification as a Registered Diplomat Reporter (RDR), as recognized by the State Board of Examiners of Certified Shorthand Reporters, and who completes thirty (30) hours of continuing education per Req.
16084 Page 8 three-year cycle commencing at the date of recognition National Court Reporters Association;
16432 Page 8 complete thirty (30) hours of continuing education per three-year cycle commencing at the date of recognition as directed by the Supreme Court;
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The sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) per year, payable monthly, to any official court reporter who is holds a certification as a Registered Diplomat Reporter (RDR), as recognized by the State Board of Examiners of Certified Shorthand Reporters, and who completes thirty (30) hours of continuing education per three-year cycle commencing at the date of recognition National Court Reporters Association;
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Compensation shall not be paid to a court reporter for any period during which the court reporter's certification was not in good standing.
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16084 Page 9 Compensation shall not be paid to a court reporter for any period during which the court reporter's certification was not in good standing.
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Part 2 is the Oklahoma Written Knowledge test Test which consists of not less than twenty-five multiple choice questions relating to Oklahoma law and court rules, duties of certified shorthand reporters, and general court procedure.
Part 2 is the Oklahoma Written Knowledge test Test which consists of not less than twenty-five multiple choice questions Req.
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It being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health or safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and approval.
It being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health or safety, an emergency is hereby Req.
60-2-16084 AQH 02/04/26 Req.
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16432 Page 12 declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and approval.
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Action History

  1. Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Appropriations and Budget Judiciary Subcommittee

  2. Referred to Appropriations and Budget Judiciary Subcommittee

  3. Second Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget

  4. Authored by Representative Harris

  5. First Reading

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Not signed on (149)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 3585?
HB 3585 is sponsored by Erick Harris (Republican) and Todd Gollihare (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 3585?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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