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OK SB1743

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Grant Green

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds the State Board of Career and Technology Education to the list of state agencies authorized to employ or appoint their own attorneys for legal advice and representation

  • Amends 74 O.S. Section 18c, which generally prohibits state officers, boards, and commissions from hiring their own attorneys (requiring them to use the Attorney General's office instead)

  • Effective date of July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause allowing immediate implementation upon passage and approval

  • Received a "Do Pass" recommendation from the Senate Committee on Judiciary on March 3, 2026

Legislative Description

State government; adding the State Board of Career and Technology Education to certain exceptions regarding employment of attorneys. Effective date. Emergency.

Last Action

Placed on General Order

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/3/2026

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