Courts; defining term; codification; effective date.
This bill clarifies the definition of "municipal judge" in Oklahoma law for Section 129 of Title 20. It specifies that a municipal judge must be a full-time judge presiding over a court of record who is not actively practicing law as a licensed attorney. The definition applies to existing legal provisions governing municipal courts. The bill takes effect on November 1, 2026, and is currently in committee referral.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026
Last action Feb 19, 2026
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Committee
3
Feb 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass Civil Judiciary
lower
Feb 16, 2026
Committee
Referred to Civil Judiciary
lower
Feb 16, 2026
Committee
Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
First Reading
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chris Kannady
RRepublican
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