Bill No. 2387 amends Section 166.2 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to the Commission for Rehabilitation Services. The bill increases the number of commission members from three to seven, with specific appointments designated for the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Governor. The new structure includes provisions for the terms of the additional members, with appointments staggered to ensure continuity. The current appointees will serve until specified dates in 2025 and 2026, after which new members will be appointed for three-year terms beginning on July 1 of the respective year.
Additionally, the bill outlines that all commission members must be knowledgeable about rehabilitation and disability issues, while also allowing for the inclusion of laypersons. It maintains the requirement for members to be residents of Oklahoma and qualified electors. The bill also stipulates that members will be reimbursed for travel expenses and can be removed by the original appointing authority for misconduct or incompetency. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.