This bill amends Section 601.1 of Title 10 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth. The primary change involves reducing the membership of the Commission from eighteen (18) to seventeen (17) members. The bill also updates the membership composition, specifying the roles of various appointed members, including those representing child welfare organizations, juvenile bureaus, and parents of children with special needs. Additionally, it establishes that appointed members may serve four terms of two years each, with provisions for filling vacancies.

The bill mandates that the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth provide a report on member attendance to the appointing authorities after each meeting. It is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and includes an emergency clause to ensure its immediate implementation upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 10-601.1