Bill No. 396, introduced by Senators Bergstrom and Kendrix, amends the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors' governing statute, specifically extending the board's sunset date from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2028. The bill updates statutory language and maintains the board's structure, which consists of seven members appointed by the Governor with Senate approval. The composition of the board includes six members who are certified alcohol and drug counselors and one member representing the general public, who must not have any prior affiliation with the counseling profession.

Additionally, the bill modifies the appointment process by changing the name of the Oklahoma Drug and Alcohol Professional Counselors Association to the Oklahoma Drug and Alcohol Professional Counselor Association and the Oklahoma Citizen Advocates for Recovery and Treatment Association to the Oklahoma Citizen Advocates for Recovery and Transformation Association. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 59-1873
Committee Substitute: 59-1873
Floor (Senate): 59-1873
Engrossed: 59-1873