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OK HB1029

Bill

Status

Vetoed

5/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Gerrid Kendrix

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the termination date of the Oklahoma Funeral Board from July 1, 2024 to July 1, 2026 under the Oklahoma Sunset Law
  • Re-creates the Board consisting of 7 members appointed by the Governor, with 5-year terms and a limit of 2 consecutive terms per member
  • Requires 5 Board members to be actively licensed embalmers and funeral directors with at least 7 consecutive years of prior practice in Oklahoma
  • Requires 2 Board members to be from the general public with no financial interest in funeral establishments, with preference for one licensed healthcare professional
  • Allows the Governor to select licensed embalmer and funeral director appointments from a list of 5 qualified persons submitted by the Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association

Legislative Description

Sunset; Oklahoma Funeral Board; extending sunset year.

Last Action

Vetoed 05/14/2025

5/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Administrative Rules4/1/2025
Administrative Rules2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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