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OK HB1037

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Gerrid Kendrix

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the termination date of the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors from July 1, 2025 to July 1, 2026 under the Oklahoma Sunset Law
  • Re-creates the seven-member board appointed by the Governor with Senate confirmation, consisting of six alcohol and drug counselors and one public member
  • Requires five board members to hold master's degrees or higher, with one member holding a bachelor's degree as their highest credential
  • Board members appointed as licensed counselors must have at least 3 years of experience in alcohol and drug counseling practice in Oklahoma
  • Members serve 5-year terms without compensation but receive travel expense reimbursement under the State Travel Reimbursement Act

Legislative Description

Sunset; Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors; extending sunset year.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Administrative Rules

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Administrative Rules2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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