Bill > SB419

This bill, effective November 1, 2026, amends existing Oklahoma law to expand the list of state entities that are permitted to employ or appoint their own attorneys, rather than solely relying on the Attorney General's office for legal advice and representation. Previously, most state officers, boards, and commissions were prohibited from hiring their own legal counsel, with a specific, limited list of exceptions. This legislation adds the Commission on Consumer Credit, the State Treasurer, the Department of Wildlife Conservation, and the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission to that list of exceptions, allowing them to hire their own attorneys. The bill also updates some statutory references and makes minor language changes to the existing law.