Senate Bill 1658 Summary

• Amends 29 O.S. 2011, Section 3-104 regarding the Director of Wildlife Conservation position under the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.

• Clarifies the constitutional reference from "Section 3, Article XXVI of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma" to "Section 3 of Article XXVI of the Oklahoma Constitution."

• Changes gender-specific pronouns ("his") to gender-neutral language ("the Director's") throughout the statute.

• Director of Wildlife Conservation continues to be appointed by majority vote of the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission and removed only for cause after public hearing.

• Effective date: November 1, 2012.