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OK HB3378

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Trish Ranson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5060.6 governing the Oklahoma Science and Technology Research and Development (OSTRaD) Board of Directors, which consists of nine members appointed by the Governor, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, Speaker of the House, plus the Secretary of Science and Innovation

  • Beginning June 30, 2026, four board members will serve shortened two-year terms: two Governor appointees, one Senate Pro Tempore appointee, and one House Speaker appointee, with each appointing authority selecting which of their appointees serves the reduced term

  • After the two-year terms expire, those board positions will return to standard four-year terms, creating staggered term expirations across the board

  • Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval rather than following the standard effective date

Legislative Description

Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology; board members; terms; emergency.

Last Action

First Reading

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

General Government2/3/2026
Government Oversight2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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