The bill amends Section 396 of the Oklahoma Funeral Board's governing law, extending the Board's existence until July 1, 2026, in accordance with the Oklahoma Sunset Law. The previous termination date of July 1, 2024, has been deleted. The Oklahoma Funeral Board will continue to consist of seven members appointed by the Governor, with specific qualifications required for membership, including a minimum of seven years of active engagement in embalming and funeral directing for five of the members. Additionally, two members from the general public will be appointed, with one ideally having a background in health care.

The bill also outlines the terms of service for Board members, stipulating that they may serve no more than two consecutive terms, and any unexpired term does not count towards this limit. The Governor is tasked with appointing members to fill vacancies and ensuring that appointments are made from a list provided by the Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association for licensed embalmers and funeral directors. Overall, the bill aims to ensure the continued operation and governance of the Oklahoma Funeral Board while maintaining standards for its membership.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 59-396
House Committee Substitute: 59-396
Floor (House): 59-396
Floor (Senate): 59-396
Engrossed: 59-396
Enrolled (final version): 59-396