Bill > HB2172

This bill extends the sunset date for the Oklahoma Funeral Board from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2029, effectively continuing the board's existence for an additional five years. The bill maintains the board's current structure of seven members appointed by the Governor, with specific requirements for board composition: five members must be licensed embalmers and funeral directors with at least seven consecutive years of active practice in the state, and two members must be from the general public (with a preference for one being a healthcare professional). The bill preserves existing provisions about board member eligibility, including a limit of two consecutive terms, the requirement for members to be of good moral character and residents of Oklahoma, and the process for filling vacancies. The act is set to become effective on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause, which means it can take effect immediately upon passage and approval, ensuring continuity of the Oklahoma Funeral Board's operations and regulatory responsibilities.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb2172&Session=2600