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) · 5 edits

MODERATE

The document was converted from a House version to a Senate floor version, which involved significant formatting updates and a complete replacement of the bill's text. The original content regarding sheriff auctions and online sales was removed, and the new text focuses entirely on amending the Oklahoma Discovery Code to modernize discovery methods and initial disclosure requirements.

Scope change

The bill's scope shifted entirely from regulating sheriff auctions and online sales to regulating civil discovery procedures and initial disclosures in legal cases.

SCOPE

All provisions related to sheriff auctions, online sales, and buyer premiums were removed from the bill.

REQUIREMENT

New requirements were added for parties to provide initial disclosures, including computations of damages and medical records, within 60 days of service.

DEFINITION

Specific categories of proceedings were added that are exempt from initial disclosure requirements, such as habeas corpus petitions and administrative record reviews.

TIMELINE

The timeline for making initial disclosures was established as 60 days after service, unless otherwise agreed by the parties or ordered by the court.

TECHNICAL

The document header, date, and legislative session information were updated to reflect the Senate floor version.

Committee Substitute → Floor (House) · 4 edits

MODERATE

The document provided is a comparison between two versions of legislative bills, but they are completely different laws. The first version (Committee Substitute for SB 747) deals with civil discovery rules and protecting government officers from depositions. The second version (Floor Version) is a completely new bill regarding sheriff auctions, specifically authorizing and regulating online auctions for seized property. The changes represent a total replacement of the bill's subject matter rather than a modification of the original text.

Scope change

The scope of the bill changed entirely from regulating civil discovery procedures to regulating sheriff auctions and online sales of seized property.

SCOPE

Removed all provisions related to civil discovery methods, initial disclosures, and protections for government officers.

Added new provisions establishing rules for sheriff auctions, specifically permitting and regulating the use of online auction marketplaces.

REQUIREMENT

Added specific requirements for notifying interested parties about online sales, including internet addresses and bidding schedules.

ENFORCEMENT

Added penalties for buyers who fail to complete online purchases and restrictions preventing auction platforms from purchasing the goods they are selling.

House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill → Committee Substitute · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill replaces the previous sheriff auction provisions with a new discovery statute focused on civil litigation procedures. It removes all rules regarding online auctions, buyer premiums, and sheriff sales, replacing them with requirements for parties to exchange initial disclosures and define the scope of discovery in legal cases.

Scope change

The bill's scope shifted entirely from regulating sheriff auctions and property sales to regulating the discovery process in civil lawsuits.

REQUIREMENT

All provisions requiring sheriffs to conduct online auctions, post public notices, and prohibit buyers from purchasing their own auctioned items were deleted.

New requirements were added for parties in civil cases to provide initial disclosures, including calculations of damages and relevant medical records, within 60 days of service.

DEFINITION

The bill defines specific discovery methods such as depositions, written interrogatories, and requests for admission, replacing the previous focus on auction logistics.

ELIGIBILITY

Exemptions from initial disclosure requirements were added for specific legal proceedings, including habeas corpus petitions and actions brought by the United States government.

Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 → House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill · 4 edits

MODERATE

The House Committee replaced the entire bill with a new version that modernizes sheriff auction procedures by explicitly permitting online auctions and allowing marketplaces to collect payments via wire transfer or electronic funds transfer. The changes also update legal citations and ensure gender-neutral language throughout the statute.

Scope change

The bill now explicitly authorizes the use of online auction marketplaces for sheriff sales, expanding the methods available for conducting these auctions beyond traditional in-person events.

REQUIREMENT

Added explicit authorization for sheriffs to conduct sales through online auction marketplaces.

Authorized online auction marketplaces to collect deposits and payments via wire transfer, electronic funds transfer, or cashier's check.

TECHNICAL

Updated statutory references and page numbers to reflect the current legislative session.

DEFINITION

Adjusted language to ensure gender neutrality and conform to current legal standards.

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

MINOR

The bill was completely rewritten and replaced with a new version that retains the original intent to regulate sheriff auctions but updates the statutory language, formatting, and specific section numbering. The new text clarifies notice requirements for online auctions and maintains prohibitions on self-purchasing by officials.

Scope change

The scope of the bill remains focused on regulating sheriff auctions and online sales of seized property, with no change to the entities or subjects covered.

TECHNICAL

The entire bill text was deleted and replaced with a new version that corrects formatting errors, updates section headers, and aligns the language with current legislative standards.

Section references and internal numbering were updated to conform to the new structure of the proposed substitute bill.

REQUIREMENT

The notice requirements for online auctions were slightly rephrased to ensure clarity regarding the inclusion of internet addresses and bidding times in the public notice.

Engrossed → Enrolled (final version) · 5 edits · May 28, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was completely replaced, changing the subject matter from general discovery rules to specific regulations for sheriff auctions. The new version adds requirements for online auction notices, prohibits officials from bidding on seized property, and allows auction marketplaces to collect payments electronically.

Scope change

The bill's scope changed entirely from amending the Oklahoma Discovery Code to amending statutes governing sheriff auctions and sales of seized property.

SCOPE

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

REQUIREMENT

Added requirements for sheriffs to provide specific written and public notices for online auctions, including internet addresses and bidding times.

Authorized online auction marketplaces to collect deposits and payments via wire transfer or electronic funds transfer.

ENFORCEMENT

Added explicit prohibitions against sheriffs, appraisers, or auction marketplace employees purchasing property they are selling.

DEFINITION

Updated statutory references to include recent amendments regarding online auctions and clarified the legal framework for electronic sales.

Amended And Engrossed → Engrossed · 4 edits · May 20, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was reorganized to remove unrelated text about sheriff auctions and replace it with a new section on civil discovery rules. The changes establish specific requirements for initial disclosures, define the scope of discoverable information, and set limits on how often parties can use discovery methods like depositions and interrogatories.

Scope change

The bill's scope shifted from regulating sheriff sales and online auctions to regulating civil discovery procedures in Oklahoma courts.

SCOPE

Removed all provisions related to sheriff auctions, online auction marketplaces, and requirements for selling seized goods.

REQUIREMENT

Added new requirements for parties to make initial disclosures of damages computations and relevant documents without waiting for a formal discovery request.

Established a general scope for discovery that must be relevant to the case and proportional to the issues at stake, while allowing courts to limit the frequency of depositions and interrogatories.

DEFINITION

Added exemptions for specific types of legal proceedings, such as habeas corpus cases and actions to enforce arbitration awards, from the initial disclosure requirement.

Introduced → Amended And Engrossed · 4 edits · May 20, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was completely rewritten to shift its focus from protecting high-ranking government officers from depositions to regulating sheriff auctions, specifically authorizing the use of online auction marketplaces. The new version adds requirements for online notice, prohibits sheriffs and auction platforms from buying the seized property themselves, and allows for electronic payments.

Scope change

The bill's scope changed entirely from civil discovery procedures to property levy and sale procedures.

SCOPE

Replaced provisions regarding protective orders for deposing high-ranking officers with new provisions governing sheriff auctions and online sales.

REQUIREMENT

Added requirements for sheriffs to provide specific online auction details, including internet addresses and bidding times, to interested parties.

Authorized the use of wire transfers and electronic funds transfers for collecting deposits and payments during online auctions.

ENFORCEMENT

Established that sheriffs, officers, and online auction marketplaces are prohibited from purchasing the property they are selling, with such purchases deemed fraudulent.

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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