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OK SB1840

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/11/2014

Primary Sponsor

Brian Crain

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes an 11-member Organ Donor Education and Awareness Program Advisory Council within the State Department of Health, with members appointed by the Governor representing organ, tissue, and eye procurement organizations, transplant recipients/donors, and at-large members

  • Transfers jurisdiction over organ and tissue donation issues from the Advancement of Wellness Advisory Council to the new Organ Donor Education and Awareness Program Advisory Council

  • Authorizes the Advisory Council to develop educational programs, make policy recommendations for organ donation promotion, and recommend expenditure priorities from the Oklahoma Organ Donor Education and Awareness Program Revolving Fund

  • Limits administrative costs of the program to no more than 20% of total funds credited to the Revolving Fund, including fees paid to the Oklahoma Tax Commission and Commissioner for Public Safety

  • Requires the State Superintendent of Public Instruction to develop organ donor education curriculum for elementary and secondary schools in conjunction with the new Advisory Council

  • Effective date: November 1, 2014

Legislative Description

Public health; creating Organ Donor Education and Awareness Advisory Council. Effective date.

Health Care

Last Action

Title restored

4/9/2014

Committee Referrals

Public Health3/19/2014
Finance2/10/2014
Health and Human Services2/4/2014

Full Bill Text

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