Courts; court reporter duties; means by which a court reporter can record; court reporter salaries; court reporter certifications; examination of court reporters; secretary-bailiff salaries; effective date.

HB 3585 amends Oklahoma statutes governing court reporters, directly affecting court reporters, courts, and parties in legal proceedings. It removes the requirement that reporters use steno-masks exclusively, allowing electronic recording during proceedings when reporters are unavailable (with certified reporters still preparing official transcripts). The bill sets a $53,000 base salary for court reporters, adds a $400/year longevity bonus (capped at $8,000 annually), and provides a $3,000 annual equipment allowance. These changes apply to reporters in district courts, workers' compensation courts, and the Corporation Commission.