Bill > HB1040

This bill extends the sunset year for the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists from July 1, 2025 to July 1, 2026. A sunset law is a provision that automatically repeals a law or agency on a specific date unless explicitly renewed, which helps ensure periodic legislative review of government entities. In this case, the bill re-creates the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, maintaining its current structure of seven members (five licensed psychologists and two lay persons) appointed by the Governor. The psychologist members will continue to be selected from a list of ten candidates provided by the Oklahoma State Psychological Association, with each member serving a four-year term. The board will remain responsible for administering the Psychologists Licensing Act, and board members will still be required to take and file the constitutional oath of office before beginning their duties. The extension ensures continued oversight and regulation of psychological practice in Oklahoma for an additional year.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1040&Session=2600