Bill No. 1665, introduced by Cantrell in the House and Alvord in the Senate, amends Section 180.62 of Title 19 of the Oklahoma Statutes regarding the salaries of county officers. The bill increases the maximum allowable salary for county officers from Forty-nine Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($49,500.00) to Seventy-four Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($74,500.00) per annum. Additionally, it specifies that the basic salary for the sheriff must also fall within this new range, ensuring it is not less than Forty-four Thousand Dollars ($44,000.00) and not exceeding Seventy-four Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($74,500.00).

The bill outlines that the board of county commissioners, or the budget board members if the county is under the County Budget Act, will set the salaries for all elected county officials within the established limits. The salaries determined by this act will be paid either monthly or bi-monthly, depending on the order of the board of county commissioners. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 19-180.62
Floor (House): 19-180.62
Engrossed: 19-180.62