SB1807 Summary

• Amends 40 O.S. 2011, Section 4-103 to clarify language regarding Oklahoma Employment Security Commission membership qualifications and requirements.

• Removes gender-specific pronouns ("his") and replaces with gender-neutral language ("the") in commission member eligibility standards.

• Creates new Section 4-108A of Title 40 authorizing the Commission to employ or contract for hearing officers to conduct hearings and issue administrative rulings.

• Establishes that hearing officers must be attorneys with experience in conducting hearings and issuing administrative rulings, with additional qualifications determined by the Commission.

• Effective date of November 1, 2014.