House Bill No. 1646 proposes amendments to the Oklahoma Certified Real Estate Appraisers Act, specifically targeting the educational and complaint processes for real estate appraisers. The bill removes the requirement for minimum educational classroom hours and instead mandates that educational requirements align with those specified by the Appraiser Qualifications Board of the Appraisal Foundation. Additionally, it eliminates the stipulation that the cost of classes must be established by the Board and allows complaints to be filed without the necessity of a signature from the complainant, enabling submissions in both paper and electronic formats.

The bill also outlines the penalties that the Real Estate Appraiser Board may impose for violations of the Act, including revocation or suspension of certificates, administrative fines, and requirements for educational program completion. It clarifies the process for filing complaints against appraisers, allowing any person with knowledge of misconduct to report violations, and specifies that complaints can be submitted in writing without a signature. The proposed changes aim to streamline the certification process for appraisers and enhance the efficiency of the complaint handling system, with an effective date set for November 1, 2025.