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OK SB212

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Bryce Marlatt

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 74 O.S. 2001, Section 85.42 to authorize the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to enter into contracts for professional services with physicians, registered nurses, registered pharmacists, and licensed mental health professionals who have separated or retired from state service.

  • Allows these specific health professionals to contract with the Department without the typical one-year waiting period that applies to other state employees who have left state employment.

  • Requires that contracts still comply with existing provisions prohibiting involvement of former state employees who developed the contract while employed by the state.

  • Effective date of July 1, 2011, with an emergency clause allowing immediate effect upon passage and approval.

Legislative Description

Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; authorizing the Department to enter into contracts with certain health professionals. Effective date. Emergency.

Health and Mental Health

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services

2/8/2011

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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