This bill amends Section 166.2 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to the Commission for Rehabilitation Services. The primary changes include the expansion of the Commission from five to seven members, with specific appointments scheduled to begin on July 1, 2025. The bill outlines the terms for these new appointments, which will vary in length, and establishes that the original appointing authority will be responsible for appointing successors after a member's term expires or if their service is terminated for any reason.

Additionally, the bill modifies the conditions under which a member of the Commission can be removed. It replaces the previous requirement for removal due to misconduct, incompetency, or neglect of duty, which included a written statement of charges and an opportunity for a hearing, with a new provision that allows members to be removed or replaced without cause at the discretion of their original appointing authority. The effective date for this act is set for November 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 74-166.2