Courts; court reporter and secretary-bailiff salaries; longevity payments; equipment allowance; effective date; emergency.

HB 3088 increases compensation for Oklahoma court reporters and secretary-bailiffs. It sets base annual salaries at $53,000-$75,000 for court reporters and $42,000 for secretary-bailiffs, effective fiscal year 2027. The bill adds longevity payments ($400-$750 per year for service, capped at $8,000-$9,750 annually), equipment allowances ($3,000-$4,000 yearly), and $2,000 annual bonuses for certified reporters (RPR, RMR, RDR, CRR) based on specific speed and continuing education requirements. These changes directly affect court reporters in district courts, Workers’ Compensation Court, and the Corporation Commission, as well as secretary-bailiffs in district and business courts.