OKLAHOMA CITY - Robin Roberson has resigned as executive director of the state's unemployment agency.
Roberson submitted her resignation from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission midday Friday after being encouraged to step down, she told The Oklahoman.
The commission's board met behind closed doors Friday to discuss hiring a new director, and they were planning to call a special meeting next week to replace her, Roberson said.
"I've been asked since last Tuesday to take extended leave until all this is over, and I can't just sit by and do that," Roberson said. "And I had five different phone calls yesterday encouraging me to do so before the (OESC) meeting this morning."
Featured gallery: Laws signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt from 2020 legislative session
Gallery: Laws signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt from 2020 legislative session
Laws
Gov. Kevin Stitt had a deadline of May 21 to take action on legislation moved this session.
He signed 69 House bills and 86 Senate bills, and vetoed 18 measures. The measures below are some of the more high-profile bills Stitt signed in recent weeks.
House Bill 2777
The measure makes porch piracy a misdemeanor offense with a $500 fine and possible incarceration, with penalties increasing in severity upon subsequent offenses.
Senate Bill 1423
The law brings Oklahoma in line with federal changes in increasing the age to 21 years old for the purchase, possession or sale of tobacco or vapor products.
House Bill 3400
Beginning with the 2024-25 school year, all public high schools in Oklahoma will be required to offer students at least four advanced placement classes.
Senate Bill 1385
The measure adds a layer of oversight for the use of jailhouse informants in criminal cases. The state would be required to disclose the details of arrangements with jailhouse informants, including their history of charges and convictions. Reports on these deals would be maintained at the state level through the District Attorneys Council.
House Bill 4161
In addition to creating a pilot program for a THC breath analysis test using Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority revenue, House Bill 4161 also directs the state's completion of REAL ID tasks and dedicates funding for 911 services on Oklahoma highways.
Senate Bill 1424
It gives a $2 an hour wage increase, or an equivalent amount if not an hourly employee, to certain Department of Corrections employees who were accidentally omitted from raises last year. It would apply to 453 employees.
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