HB3115Introduced in the House
Department of Corrections; modifying qualifications of the Director of the Department of Corrections; deleting removal or replacement power of the Governor; effective date.
Introduced by David Hardin, District 86
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Department of Corrections; modifying qualifications of the Director of the Department of Corrections; deleting removal or replacement power of the Governor; effective date.
Where it stands
Second Reading referred to Rules
April 1, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House: THIRD READING · March 16, 2026
80
Yes
6
No
13
Absent or Not Voting
99 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Eddy Dempsey | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Olsen | 2 | No |
| Rick West | 3 | No |
| Bob Culver | 4 | Yes |
| Josh West | 5 | Yes |
| Rusty Cornwell | 6 | Yes |
| Steve Bashore | 7 | Yes |
| Tom Gann | 8 | No |
| Mark Lepak | 9 | No |
| Judd Strom | 10 | Absent |
Bill history
First Reading
Authored by Representative Hardin
Second Reading referred to Rules
Withdrawn from Rules Committee
Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight
Referred to Public Safety
Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Public Safety
CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee
Authored by Senator Bullard (principal Senate author)
General Order
Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 80 Nays: 6
Referred for engrossment
Engrossed, signed, to Senate
First Reading
Second Reading referred to Rules
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oklahoma Legislature website
- House Committee Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 (amendment)
- House Committee Policy Committee Recommendation (amendment)
- House Committee Proposed Policy Committee Recommendation - - Amendment 1 (amendment)
- Fiscal Note/Analysis (supplement)
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