The bill amends Section 166.2 of the Oklahoma Statutes regarding the Commission for Rehabilitation Services. It expands the membership of the Commission from three to seven members, specifying the appointment process for these additional members. The bill removes obsolete language and clarifies the duration and dates of terms for Commission members, establishing that terms will generally last three years, beginning on July 1 and ending on June 30 three years later. It also outlines the specific terms for current appointees and the process for appointing new members to fill upcoming vacancies.
Additionally, the bill emphasizes that all Commission members should have knowledge of and concern for rehabilitation and disability issues, while allowing for the inclusion of laypersons. It maintains that members must be residents of Oklahoma and qualified electors at the time of their appointment. The bill also includes provisions for the removal of members for misconduct or incompetency and declares an emergency for the immediate implementation of these changes.