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HB 1329OKLAHOMASession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

Oklahoma House Bill 1329 grants a 20% salary increase to eligible state park rangers

Original title: State government; Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation; park ranger compensation increase; effective date; emergency.

Last action · February 4, 2025: Second Reading referred to Rules

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What This Bill Proposed

Official description

State government; Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation; park ranger compensation increase; effective date; emergency.

Who It Would Have Affected

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Directly affected

Oklahoma park rangers

Directly affected

Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation

The agency must administer and implement the mandated 20% salary increase for qualifying park ranger staff.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the 20% salary increase under House Bill 1329?

Park rangers employed by the Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation for a period of not less than six months are eligible.

How is the salary increase calculated?

The increase is equal to 20% of the ranger's current salary as of June 20, 2025.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

3 actions

Feb 4, 2025HouseCommittee
Second Reading referred to Rules
Feb 3, 2025House
Authored by Representative Humphrey
Feb 3, 2025HouseIntroduced
First Reading

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Humphrey, Oklahoma, Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation

PersonHumphrey“Author of House Bill 1329”Map →

locationOklahoma“State jurisdiction where the legislation applies”Map →

OrganizationOklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation“Employer of the park rangers receiving the salary increase”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.oklegislature.gov

Analysis Score

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Controversy10
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Entertainment5
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