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HB 3113

Legislators; substitute teaching service; effective date.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Andy Fugate

Oklahoma bill allows legislators to credit substitute teaching service toward their state retirement pensions, increasing retirement benefits and state pension obligations.

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Bill Summary · HB 3113

Legislative bill overview

HB 3113 allows Oklahoma legislators to count substitute teaching service toward their state retirement benefits. The bill modifies how service credit is calculated for legislators who have previously worked as substitute teachers, enabling them to combine that experience with their legislative service for pension purposes.

Why is this important

This affects the retirement security of current and former Oklahoma legislators who have worked in education. It also impacts the state's pension liability and fund obligations, as crediting additional service years increases future payout obligations to affected individuals.

Potential points of contention

  • Pension liability concerns: Adding service credit increases long-term costs to the Oklahoma Legislature Retirement System, which may strain an already-burdened public pension fund
  • Equity questions: Critics may argue this provides special treatment to legislators that isn't available to other state employees or educators with similar backgrounds
  • Retroactive application scope: Unclear whether this applies only to current legislators or also to former legislators, affecting the total fiscal impact and fairness across cohorts

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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