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OK SB1852

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Avery Frix

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma law to require Senate confirmation for two county board of health appointments made by the State Commissioner of Health
  • County boards of health consist of five uncompensated members who must be county residents
  • The two Senate-confirmed positions have staggered four-year terms expiring June 30, 1964 and June 30, 1965, then every four years thereafter
  • Three other board positions remain unchanged: one appointed by the district court judge (must hold school administrator's certificate), one by county commissioners (must be a physician, or alternatively a dentist, optometrist, or registered nurse), and one by county commissioners who may serve at their pleasure
  • Effective date: November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Public health; requiring advice and consent of the Senate for certain appointments to county boards of health. Effective date.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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