House Bill 1689 Summary

• Amends 2 O.S. 2011, Section 18-242 to re-create the Oklahoma Sorghum Commission under the Oklahoma Sunset Law

• Extends the Commission's termination date from July 1, 2009 to July 1, 2017

• Maintains Commission structure of five elected members representing designated districts plus an ex officio nonvoting member from the State Board of Agriculture

• Sets member eligibility requirements: at least 25 years old, Oklahoma resident, five years of sorghum production experience, and deriving income from sorghum production

• Preserves existing provisions for member terms, vacancies, meetings, and removal procedures