SB 1581 Summary

• Reduces Oklahoma Energy Initiative Board membership from 8 to 6 members, eliminating separate Senate and House legislative appointments.

• Retains board positions for: Governor's appointee (chair), University of Oklahoma research VP, Oklahoma State University research VP, University of Tulsa research VP, Oklahoma City University research VP, and Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation representative.

• Removes legislators' eligibility for special travel reimbursement under Section 456.3 of Title 74, allowing only standard State Travel Reimbursement Act expenses.

• Updates board member title to "Secretary of Energy and Environment" instead of previous title.

• Declares an emergency effective upon passage and approval.