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OK SB1743
Bill
AI Summary
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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
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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)
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Effective date of July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause allowing immediate implementation upon passage and approval
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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