Bill > HB1646

This bill modifies Oklahoma's laws regarding real estate appraisers by updating educational requirements and complaint procedures. Specifically, the bill removes the previous requirement for a fixed minimum number of classroom hours (75 hours for trainee appraisers) and instead defers to the educational requirements specified by the Appraiser Qualifications Board of the Appraisal Foundation, a national standard-setting organization. The bill also eliminates the requirement that the Real Estate Appraiser Board establish the cost of classes. Additionally, the legislation changes complaint filing procedures by removing the mandate that complaints must be signed by the complainant and allowing complaints to be submitted either on paper or electronically. These changes apply to different levels of real estate appraiser certification, including Trainee, State Licensed, State Certified Residential, and State Certified General Appraisers. The modifications aim to streamline the certification process and align Oklahoma's regulations with national standards. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2025, providing ample time for the real estate appraisal community to adapt to the new requirements.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1646&Session=2600