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OK HB1011

Bill

Status

Passed

5/4/2015

Primary Sponsor

George Faught

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the sunset date for the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission from July 1, 2015 to July 1, 2019 under the Oklahoma Sunset Law.

  • Re-creates the Commission with nine members appointed by the Governor with Senate advice and consent, serving three-year terms expiring June 30.

  • Requires Commission membership composition of two professional combative sports practitioners, one professional wrestler, one sports medicine professional, one cable television industry representative, and four public lay members.

  • Prohibits Commission members and their relatives within the third degree from promoting, sponsoring, or having financial interest in professional combative sports or amateur mixed martial arts events.

  • Requires Commission members to serve without compensation but provides reimbursement for expenses under the State Travel Reimbursement Act and compliance with Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, Open Records Act, and Administrative Procedures Act.

Legislative Description

Sunset; Oklahoma State Athletic Commission; recreating the Commission; modifying termination date.

Government

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/04/2015

5/4/2015

Committee Referrals

General Government3/5/2015
Administrative Rules2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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