This bill amends Section 475.3 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors. The bill extends the sunset date for the Board from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2036, ensuring its continued operation under the Oklahoma Sunset Law. Additionally, it updates statutory language regarding the composition and appointment of Board members, specifying that the Board will consist of four professional engineers and two professional surveyors, with at least one member not being a professional engineer. The Governor will appoint these members, along with a lay member, with the advice and consent of the Senate.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies the terms of service for Board members, stating that no two terms, except for the lay member's term, shall expire in the same year. It allows for the appointment of a provisional member by the Board in the event of a vacancy that is not filled by the Governor within three months. The bill also includes a declaration of emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval, with an effective date set for July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 59-475.3