Bill No. 1836, introduced by Hefner and Dossett, amends Section 3003 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to the State Use Advisory Council. The bill modifies the definition of a "qualified nonprofit agency for the employment of people with significant disabilities" by changing the requirement for the percentage of direct labor hours worked by individuals with significant disabilities from seventy-five percent (75%) to fifty percent (50%). Additionally, it clarifies the definition of "person with significant disabilities" to include individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, alongside the previously defined blind persons.

The bill also makes several adjustments to the definitions used within the section, including the removal of certain phrases and the insertion of new language to enhance clarity. For instance, it specifies that a "qualified organization" can be either a blind person or a qualified nonprofit agency, and it provides detailed definitions for terms such as "manufactured," "produced," "processed," and "assembled." The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 74-3003
Floor (House): 74-3003
Engrossed: 74-3003