House Bill No. 1032, introduced by Kendrix and Bergstrom, aims to amend the existing law regarding the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. The bill re-creates the Board and modifies its termination date from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2030, in accordance with the Oklahoma Sunset Law. The Board will continue to consist of seven allopathic physicians and four lay members, with specific qualifications for the physician members, including being graduates of recognized medical schools and having practiced in the state for the three years prior to their appointment.

The bill ensures that all current members of the Board will continue to serve their existing terms, thereby maintaining continuity in the Board's operations. The amendments reflect a commitment to oversight and regulation of medical licensure in Oklahoma while extending the Board's existence for an additional five years. The Committee on Administrative Rules has reported the bill as "Do Pass, As Amended and Coauthored."

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 59-481
House Committee Substitute: 59-481
Floor (House): 59-481