OK SB1270

Creates the Oklahoma Department on Aging as a new executive agency with the purpose of addressing social, economic, and health issues related to aging in Oklahoma.

Establishes the Oklahoma Commission on Aging as the department's governing board with nine members appointed by the Governor, Senate President Pro Tempore, and House Speaker from lists submitted by specified organizations including the Attorney General, universities, advocacy groups, and professional associations.

Transfers aging-related programs from multiple state agencies (Human Services, Mental Health, Insurance Department, Commerce, Employment Security Commission) to the new Department on Aging, making it the single state agency for federal Older Americans Act funds.

Designates the Department's executive director as a cabinet secretary with maximum annual compensation of $65,000, responsible for managing programs supporting independence, dignity, and protection of older Oklahomans and their caregivers.

Becomes effective July 1, 2010, with an emergency clause declaring immediate effectiveness upon passage and approval.