SB 1660 Summary

• Transfers the Native American Cultural and Educational Authority from independent status to become a division under the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department.

• Changes the Authority's governance structure so that its seven appointed members are selected by the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission instead of the Governor, Senate President Pro Tempore, and House Speaker.

• Requires all actions taken by the Authority to receive prior approval from the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission before implementation.

• Transfers control of the Native American Cultural and Educational Authority Fund from the Department of Commerce to the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department for budgeting and expenditure.

• Effective date of July 1, 2012, with an emergency clause declared for immediate implementation upon passage and approval.