Oklahoma · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3970: Court reporters; duties and salaries; remote availability; transcripts; certifications; continuing education; shorthand reporter examinations; methods; effective date; emergency.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 3970 is a bill introduced in the Oklahoma House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Court reporters; duties and salaries; remote availability; transcripts; certifications; continuing education; shorthand reporter examinations; methods; effective date; emergency. Primary sponsor: Trey Caldwell (Republican), Hall. Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2026): Approved by Governor 05/12/2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Hall | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by Governor 05/12/2026
- Sent to Governor
- Enrolled measure signed, returned to House
- Enrolled, signed, to Senate
- Referred for enrollment
- Fourth Reading, Measure and Emergency Passed: Ayes: 85 Nays: 0
- SA's read, adopted
- SA's received
- Engrossed to House
- Referred for engrossment
- Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 47 Nays: 0
- General Order, Amended by Floor Substitute
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