HB 1683 Summary

• Re-creates the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, which administers the Psychologists Licensing Act, pursuant to Oklahoma's sunset law.

• Extends the Board's termination date from July 1, 2013 to July 1, 2019.

• Board composition consists of seven members appointed by the Governor: five licensed psychologists from various psychology areas and two lay persons.

• Psychologist board members are appointed from a list of ten licensed psychologists provided by the Oklahoma State Psychological Association, serving four-year terms.

• Board members must take the constitutional oath of office and file it with the Secretary of State before assuming duties.