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This bill modifies the composition and appointment process for the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision (the Board). Currently composed of physicians and lay members, the bill changes the board to include two physician assistants, reducing the total number of physician members from seven to five. The bill specifies that board members must be Oklahoma residents and introduces new requirements for physician and physician assistant members, such as having actively practiced in the state for three years prior to appointment or being retired professionals who maintain current medical education credentials. The appointment process is also revised, with members now being appointed by the Governor (five members), the Senate President Pro Tempore (two members), and the House Speaker (two members). Additionally, the bill reduces member terms from seven to four years, allows appointing authorities to remove members without cause, and permits consideration of recommendations from professional organizations when making appointments. The bill also prohibits board members from voting on issues where they have a direct financial interest and from being stockholders in medical schools or physician assistant programs. The changes will take effect on November 1, 2025.

Health and Social Services

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1043&Session=2600