Legislative Goals
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Oklahoma Corrections Professionals (OCP)
Legislative Initiatives for 2009
September 19, 2008
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LEGISLATIVE GOALS
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OCP/OCEMF Operations
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OCP will propose legislation that would change the current signatory requirement from 2,000 to 20% of the work force being represented. This change in legislation would create a level playing field for all state agencies, both large and small, and return us to a fair and competitive environment for all.
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DOC Budget Request (2009)
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OCP will support and lobby the legislature to FULLY fund the Oklahoma Department of Corrections operating budget request for FY 2009 without the need for a supplemental appropriation.
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DOC Budget Request (2009)
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OCP will support and lobby the legislature for funding to construct and staff a state owned medium security facility. This will assist in relieving our current overcrowding and help ease county jail waiting lists.
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DOC/PPB Employee Compensation
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OCP will support and lobby for an annual payment of accrued annual leave in excess of 480 hours.
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DOC/PPB Employee Retirement
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OCP will support and lobby for all DOC and PPB employees who have accrued over 960 hours of sick leave the payment of excess leave upon retirement.
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DOC/PPB Employee Retirement
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OCP will support and lobby for the transfer of all DOC and PPB employees from OPERS to OLERS.
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DOC/PPB Employee Retirement
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OCP will propose legislation that would allow DOC to designate a portion of any fees or fines collected from offenders as sanctions for misconduct or for any violations of local, state or federal laws. When collected, these monies would be dedicated by statute and used as a supplement for our agency’s employee’s transition from OPERS to OLERS and ensure the fund will always have a perpetual income stream.
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State Employee Retirement (COLA)
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OCP will support and lobby for legislation that would change the current 4% COLA retirees receive every other year with a 2% COLA retirees would receive every year who are currently assumed under the OPERS plan. This measure would help our retirees keep up with inflation without costing the state additional monies.
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As we meet with our stakeholders other initiatives may be added.
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