Bill > SB835

This bill introduces new regulations for state licensing boards with a majority of market participants, requiring them to submit certain proposed actions with potential anticompetitive effects to the Secretary of State for review. The bill defines "proposed qualifying actions" as including actions affecting classes of individuals, contested actions, license revocations, actions stemming from competitor complaints, and purely discretionary board actions. When a qualifying board wants to take a non-rulemaking action that might have anticompetitive effects, they must submit the proposed action to the Secretary of State, who has 60 days to review and provide a written determination. The board is then required to follow the Secretary of State's recommendations, and failure to do so could result in board members being removed for misconduct. The bill specifies certain actions that do not require review, such as actions with respondent consent, those resulting from criminal convictions, implementing mandatory statutes, imposing fines or education requirements, and actions that do not affect license status. Additionally, qualifying boards may request a determination from the Secretary of State about whether a specific action qualifies for review. The bill is set to become effective on November 1, 2025, and aims to provide oversight and prevent potentially anticompetitive actions by state licensing boards.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb835&Session=2600