This bill establishes a new limitation on the total period of service for cabinet secretaries and executive directors within the executive department of the State of Oklahoma. Specifically, it stipulates that these officials may serve for a maximum of twelve years, which is defined as equivalent to one hundred forty-four months. The bill clarifies that this twelve-year limit is cumulative, meaning that the total time served in either role—cabinet secretary or executive director—cannot exceed this duration.

The legislation aims to promote turnover and potentially enhance governance by ensuring that individuals do not remain in these key positions for extended periods. The effective date for this new law is set for November 1, 2026, allowing for a transition period before the limitations take effect.