Bill > SB770

This bill expands the membership of the Commission for Rehabilitation Services from three to seven members, changing the appointment process and term structure. Specifically, the bill increases the number of members appointed by the Senate President Pro Tempore from one to two, by the House Speaker from one to two, and by the Governor from one to three. The bill specifies that members will now serve three-year terms beginning on July 1 and ending on June 30, with staggered initial appointments to transition to the new structure. Current appointees will continue to serve until specific dates in 2025, 2026, and 2027. The additional members will be appointed with specific start and end dates to ensure a smooth transition. The bill maintains the existing requirements that Commission members must be knowledgeable about rehabilitation and disability issues, be residents of the state, and qualified electors. Members can be reappointed and will be reimbursed for travel expenses. The original appointing authority retains the power to remove a commissioner for misconduct, incompetency, or neglect of duty. The bill includes an emergency clause, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Health and Social Services

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb770&Session=2600