SB 747: Sheriff auctions; online auctions; prohibiting charging of buyer's premium; requiring certain nonelectronic option for bidders; collection of payments; fees. Emergency. - Oklahoma

Floor (House) → Floor (Senate) · 3 edits

MINOR

The document changed from a House version of SB 747 to a Senate floor version, primarily updating the bill's title, authors, and session information. The substantive content of the bill remains the same, though the formatting and page numbering were adjusted to reflect the Senate's version.

TECHNICAL

Updated header information to reflect Senate Floor Version instead of House of Representatives Floor Version, including changing the date to February 25, 2025, and adding 'Committee Substitute' designation.

Adjusted bill summary text to reflect the Senate version, changing references from House co-author Harris to Senate co-author Reinhardt and updating the legislative session description.

Reformatted page headers and footers to match Senate floor version conventions, including page numbers and bold face notation for committee amendments.

Committee Substitute → Floor (House) · 6 edits

MODERATE

The document shows a complete replacement of Senate Bill 747, changing its subject matter entirely. The original bill related to discovery procedures and abusive discovery practices in civil litigation, while the new version addresses sheriff auctions and online auction marketplaces. This represents a fundamental change in the bill's purpose and scope rather than a modification of existing provisions.

Scope change

The bill's scope changed from civil discovery procedures to sheriff auction procedures, specifically addressing online auction marketplaces for property sales.

SCOPE

Removed all provisions related to civil discovery methods, initial disclosures, discovery scope and limits, and protective orders for depositions.

Added new provisions governing sheriff auctions, including requirements for online auction marketplace notices, public notice procedures, and restrictions on purchases by certain individuals.

REQUIREMENT

Added requirements for written notice of sale to be sent to judgment debtors and interested parties at least 10 days prior to sale when using online auction marketplaces.

Added requirements for public notice through newspaper advertisements and posting in public places and townships.

ENFORCEMENT

Added provisions allowing sheriffs to accept next highest bids when purchasers fail to post required cash deposits within 24 hours of sale.

ELIGIBILITY

Added restrictions prohibiting certain individuals from purchasing at sheriff auctions conducted through online auction marketplaces.

House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill → Committee Substitute · 5 edits

MODERATE

This bill replaces the old sheriff auction provisions with a new discovery code focused on civil litigation. The scope changed from auction procedures to general discovery rules, removing sheriff auction content entirely and adding civil discovery requirements. Key changes include adding initial disclosure obligations, defining discovery scope limits, and establishing protective order procedures for officer depositions.

Scope change

The bill's scope shifted from sheriff auction procedures to civil discovery rules, removing all auction-related content and replacing it with discovery provisions.

SCOPE

All sheriff auction provisions including online marketplace rules, notice requirements, and payment procedures were removed from the bill.

REQUIREMENT

Added initial disclosure requirements for parties to provide computation of damages, insurance agreements, and medical records within 60 days.

Established discovery scope limits based on relevance and proportionality to the needs of the case.

DEFINITION

Defined specific discovery methods including depositions, interrogatories, document production, and physical/mental examinations.

ENFORCEMENT

Created procedures for protective orders to prevent deposition of certain officers and grounds for good cause determinations.

Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 → House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill · 3 edits

MINOR

The House Committee replaced the original Proposed Policy Committee Substitute with a new version that standardizes the bill's title and page numbering. The substantive policy content regarding sheriff auctions, online auction rules, and statutory amendments remains largely unchanged from the original version.

TECHNICAL

Bill title was changed from 'PROPOSED POLICY COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE' to 'COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR ENGROSSED' to reflect the legislative process stage.

Page reference numbers were updated from 13444 to 13574 to match the new bill version.

Formatting and spacing were adjusted throughout the document to align with House Committee standards.

Enrolled (final version) → Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 · 3 edits

MINOR

This bill amendment replaces the entire text of SB 747 with a new version that maintains the same substantive provisions regarding sheriff auctions, online auction marketplaces, and notice requirements. The changes appear to be primarily formatting and markup corrections rather than substantive policy modifications. The core provisions about online auctions, buyer protections, and notice procedures remain unchanged.

TECHNICAL

The entire bill text was replaced with a reformatted version that appears to contain the same substantive provisions but with corrected formatting and markup.

Header information was updated to reflect the committee substitute version with different formatting and attribution details.

Page numbers and section headers were reorganized to conform to the proposed policy committee substitute format.

Engrossed → Enrolled (final version) · 6 edits · May 21, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was completely replaced, changing from a discovery reform bill about civil litigation procedures to a new bill regulating sheriff auctions and online sales of seized property. The original discovery code amendments were removed entirely and replaced with provisions governing how sheriffs conduct auctions, including requirements for online auction marketplaces, notice procedures, and restrictions on who may purchase auctioned property.

Scope change

The bill's scope changed from general civil discovery rules to specifically regulating sheriff auctions and online sales of levied property

SCOPE

Removed all provisions related to civil discovery methods, initial disclosures, and discovery scope limits

REQUIREMENT

Added requirements for written notice of sheriff auctions including online auction marketplace details and internet addresses for bidding

Added provisions allowing sheriffs to conduct sales through online auction marketplaces via the Internet or other electronic means

Added provisions allowing online auction marketplaces to collect deposits and payments electronically and remit funds to court clerks

Modified notice requirements to include specific information about online auction marketplaces when applicable

ENFORCEMENT

Added restrictions prohibiting sheriffs, officers, appraisers, and online auction marketplace personnel from purchasing property they are selling at auction

Amended And Engrossed → Engrossed · 5 edits · May 20, 2025

MODERATE

This bill amends Oklahoma's discovery code to modernize how parties exchange information in legal cases. It removes outdated sheriff auction requirements and replaces them with updated procedures for online auctions. The changes also streamline initial disclosure requirements and clarify when certain types of proceedings are exempt from standard discovery rules.

Scope change

The bill's scope shifted from primarily governing sheriff auctions and sales to focusing on general civil discovery procedures, including initial disclosures and scope limitations.

REQUIREMENT

Removed detailed requirements for sheriff auction notices, including specific timing for mailing notices to judgment debtors and requirements for public notice advertisements.

Added new initial disclosure requirements where parties must provide computations of damages, relevant documents, and medical records in personal injury cases.

Added provisions requiring parties to make initial disclosures within 60 days of service unless the court sets a different timeline.

ELIGIBILITY

Modified which proceedings are exempt from initial disclosure requirements to include administrative record reviews, habeas corpus petitions, and certain government collection actions.

DEFINITION

Updated language to clarify that discovery scope includes matters relevant to claims or defenses, not just admissible evidence.

Introduced → Amended And Engrossed · 6 edits · May 20, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was completely rewritten from scratch, changing its subject matter entirely from abusive discovery procedures to sheriff auction regulations. The original bill focused on protecting high-ranking officers from depositions, while the new version establishes rules for online sheriff auctions, including notice requirements, payment methods, and restrictions on who can participate.

Scope change

The bill's scope changed from civil discovery procedures to sheriff auction procedures, affecting how property sales are conducted by law enforcement officers.

SCOPE

Removed provisions about abusive discovery and protective orders for high-ranking government officers

REQUIREMENT

Added requirements for written and public notice of sheriff auctions, including specific details about online auction marketplaces

Added provisions allowing sheriffs to determine whether to use online auction marketplaces for selling levied property

ELIGIBILITY

Added restrictions prohibiting sheriffs, officers, and online auction marketplace employees from purchasing items at auctions they conduct

ENFORCEMENT

Added penalties for fraudulent purchases at sheriff auctions, declaring such purchases void

TIMELINE

Changed effective date from November 1, 2025 to November 1, 1987 for certain provisions

Sheriff auctions; online auctions; prohibiting charging of buyer's premium; requiring certain nonelectronic option for bidders; collection of payments; fees. Emergency.

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