The bill amends Section 1873 of the Oklahoma statutes concerning the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors. The primary change is the extension of the Board's sunset date from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2028. Additionally, the bill updates statutory language, including changing the term "Counselors" to "Counselor" in the Oklahoma Drug and Alcohol Professional Counselor Association and replacing "Treatment" with "Transformation" in the Oklahoma Citizen Advocates for Recovery and Transformation Association.

The bill also outlines the composition and appointment process for the Board members, specifying that the Board will consist of seven members appointed by the Governor, with a mix of licensed and certified alcohol and drug counselors, as well as a public member. It establishes the qualifications for Board members, their terms of service, and the conditions under which they may be removed from office. 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 (House): 59-1873
Floor (Senate): 59-1873
Engrossed: 59-1873
Enrolled (final version): 59-1873