HB3970Introduced in the House
Court reporters; duties and salaries; remote availability; transcripts; certifications; continuing education; shorthand reporter examinations; methods; effective date; emergency.
Introduced by Trey Caldwell, District 63
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Court reporters; duties and salaries; remote availability; transcripts; certifications; continuing education; shorthand reporter examinations; methods; effective date; emergency.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor 05/12/2026
May 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: FOURTH READING · May 6, 2026
85
Yes
0
No
14
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 | Yes |
| Rick West | 3 | Yes |
| Bob Culver | 4 | Yes |
| Josh West | 5 | Yes |
| Rusty Cornwell | 6 | Yes |
| Steve Bashore | 7 | Yes |
| Tom Gann | 8 | Yes |
| Mark Lepak | 9 | Yes |
| Judd Strom | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading
Authored by Representative Caldwell (Trey)
Second Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget
CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Appropriations and Budget Committee
Authored by Senator Hall (principal Senate author)
Emergency removed
General Order
Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 89 Nays: 0
Referred for engrossment
Engrossed, signed, to Senate
First Reading
Second Reading referred to Judiciary Committee then to Appropriations Committee
Reported Do Pass as amended Judiciary committee; CR filed
Emergency added
Referred to Appropriations
Withdrawn from Appropriations committee
Placed on General Order
General Order, Amended by Floor Substitute
Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 47 Nays: 0
Referred for engrossment
Engrossed to House
SA's received
SA's read, adopted
Fourth Reading, Measure and Emergency Passed: Ayes: 85 Nays: 0
Referred for enrollment
Enrolled, signed, to Senate
Enrolled measure signed, returned to House
Sent to Governor
Approved by Governor 05/12/2026
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oklahoma Legislature website
- Senate Committee Committee Amendment 1 (amendment)
- Senate Floor HB3970 (4-23-26) (HALL) FS FA1 (amendment)
- Fiscal Note/Analysis (supplement)
- Fiscal Note/Analysis (supplement)
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- Introduced (text)
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- Amended (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
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