The bill amends Section 332.4 of Title 57 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to the compensation and expenses of the Pardon and Parole Board. It significantly increases the annual compensation for the Chair of the Board from $24,800 to $80,000, and for other Board members from $22,800 to $70,000. Additionally, the bill revises the compensation structure for meeting preparation and regular monthly meetings, raising the amounts from $400 to $1,000 for preparation and from $1,500 to $4,833.33 for the regular meeting.
Furthermore, the bill establishes that Board member positions are to be considered full-time rather than voluntary or part-time. It also outlines the consequences for members who fail to attend meetings, including potential loss of compensation and grounds for removal from office for repeated absences. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2026.