State employee compensation; salary amounts; exclusions; effective date.

HB 3382 would provide a salary increase for most Oklahoma state employees: an 8.5% raise for those earning under $70,000 annually and a 2% raise for those earning above $70,000, effective July 1, 2026. It directly affects full-time state employees as of June 30, 2026, excluding employees of Oklahoma's higher education system (including universities) and common school districts. The bill requires the increase to be applied to base salary amounts, with the law taking full effect on November 1, 2026. This is a direct compensation adjustment with no additional policy mechanisms beyond the specified percentage increases.