Commutations; allowing certain offenders to submit applications for commutation once every two years; effective date.

HB 1074 modifies Oklahoma's commutation process by allowing nonviolent offenders to submit applications for sentence reduction once every two years, instead of more frequently. This change directly affects individuals serving sentences for nonviolent offenses who seek commutation (a reduction in their sentence) through the Pardon and Parole Board. The bill does not alter eligibility criteria or the review process but standardizes the application frequency. It maintains existing requirements, such as notifying victims and prosecutors before hearings, and includes other provisions like an accelerated docket for cases where crimes were reclassified from felony to misdemeanor. The bill takes effect on the date specified in its text.