This bill amends various sections of Oklahoma law concerning state boards and commissions by removing sunset provisions that previously mandated periodic reviews and potential dissolution of these entities. Specifically, it deletes references to the Oklahoma Sunset Law for multiple boards, including the Oklahoma Abstractors Board and the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission, allowing them to operate indefinitely. Additionally, the bill repeals several advisory councils and boards, such as the Oklahoma Beef Council and the Public Employees Relations Board, effectively dissolving them. The legislation also includes provisions to enhance the governance of remaining boards, ensuring they maintain their regulatory functions without the constraints of sunset laws.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a revolving fund for the Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence, allowing for continuous financing of its operations. It also re-establishes several boards and councils, including the Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness Board and the Child Death Review Board, while clarifying their composition and appointment processes. The amendments aim to strengthen oversight mechanisms in various sectors, including education, health care, and environmental management, ensuring that these boards and councils can operate effectively without predetermined expiration dates. An emergency clause is included, allowing the act to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 3A-604.1, 10-640.1, 10-1150.2, 19-130.1, 20-1501, 47-759, 52-288.3, 59-15.2, 59-46.4, 59-137, 59-161.4, 59-199.2, 59-396, 59-475.3, 59-481, 59-582, 59-698.3, 59-1000.2, 59-1253, 59-1354, 59-1455, 59-1607, 59-1873, 59-2053, 59-6001, 67-305, 73-83.1, 74-245, 74-7005, 10-1430.4, 10-41., 10-2021, 47-43., 47-2021, 47-420.22, 47-44., 47-231, 47-45., 47-162.1b, 47-46., 47-521.1, 47-47., 47-549.2, 47-48., 47-46.4, 59-51., 59-2021, 59-34.56, 59-52., 59-330.52, 72-241, 72-55., 72-2021, 74-5060.40, 74-57., 74-2021, 74-3901, 74-3902, 74-3903, 74-3904, 74-3905, 74-3906, 74-3907, 74-3908, 74-3909, 74-3911, 74-3913, 74-3914, 74-3915, 74-3916, 74-3917, 74-3918, 74-3920, 74-3921