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OK SB1461

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Micheal Bergstrom

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the sunset date for the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority from July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2031, allowing the agency to continue operating for an additional five years

  • Updates statutory language throughout the section, including changing "Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education" to "Oklahoma State System of Higher Education"

  • Authority consists of 13 members including university presidents, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, and seven Governor-appointed members serving seven-year terms

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

Legislative Description

Oklahoma Educational Television Authority; extending sunset date. Effective date. Emergency.

Last Action

Placed on General Order

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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