The bill amends Section 3311 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes, focusing on the qualifications and responsibilities of the Executive Director of the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET). It now requires the Executive Director to be a professional law enforcement officer with at least ten years of supervisory experience or five years of law enforcement experience, along with a relevant degree. The bill also formalizes the title of the Executive Director and grants the Council authority to appoint an Advisory Council, establish rules for law enforcement training and certification, and manage various administrative functions, including the certification of canine teams and the approval of new law enforcement agencies.

Additionally, the bill introduces the Spring Creek Watershed Study Act, which mandates a comprehensive water quality study of the Spring Creek Watershed in specific counties. It establishes an advisory group to assist the Oklahoma Conservation Commission in developing a report on the watershed's water quality and aquatic habitat, with a focus on voluntary conservation practices. The bill also creates a revolving fund to finance the study's activities, consisting of legislative appropriations and other contributions, and requires the Commission to publish an electronic report of the findings by June 1, 2026. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill: 70-3311
Floor (House): 70-3311
Amended And Engrossed: 70-3311