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HB 3336

State government; Chief Information Officer; salary minimum and maximum; effective date.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Stan May and 1 co-sponsor

Oklahoma HB 3336 sets minimum and maximum salary parameters for the state Chief Information Officer to enhance recruitment and retention of qualified technology leadership.

Referred to Appropriations and Budget General Government Subcommittee
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Bill Summary · HB 3336

Legislative bill overview

HB 3336 establishes minimum and maximum salary ranges for Oklahoma's Chief Information Officer (CIO) position within state government. The bill sets compensation parameters for this executive-level role responsible for overseeing the state's information technology infrastructure and strategy.

Why is this important

The CIO position is critical for managing state government's digital systems, cybersecurity, and technology modernization efforts. Establishing salary ranges directly affects the state's ability to recruit and retain qualified technology leadership, which impacts both operational efficiency and data security across all state agencies.

Potential points of contention

  • Budget constraints: Setting higher salary minimums may require reallocation within the budget or new appropriations, particularly if current compensation falls below the proposed minimum
  • Competitive positioning: Salary ranges that don't match private sector or neighboring state benchmarks could hinder recruitment of experienced CIO talent
  • Salary compression concerns: Establishing rigid ranges might create inequities with other executive positions or limit flexibility in negotiations with qualified candidates
  • Implementation timing: The effective date and transition provisions for any incumbent CIO could create administrative or legal questions

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

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