The bill amends Section 1873 of the Oklahoma Statutes concerning the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors. It extends the sunset date for the Board from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, ensuring its continued operation under the Oklahoma Sunset Law. The bill also updates statutory language, including changing the term "Counselors" to "Counselor" in the context of the Oklahoma Drug and Alcohol Professional Counselor Association and replacing "Treatment" with "Transformation" in the Oklahoma Citizen Advocates for Recovery and Transformation Association.

Additionally, the bill 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 requirement for certain qualifications and experience in alcohol and drug counseling. It establishes terms for Board members, conditions for removal, and stipulates that members will serve without compensation but will be reimbursed for travel expenses. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, but includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 59-1873