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OK SB1499
OK SB1499Medical marijuana; requiring the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority Executive Advisory Council to hire Executive Director; allowing removal of Executive Director with cause. Effective date.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to medical marijuana; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 427.4, as last amended by Section 138, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 427.4), which relates to the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority Executive Director; requiring the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority Executive Advisory Council to hire certain Executive Director; requiring Executive Director to report to the Council; allowing Executive Director to be removed with cause; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) by changing how its Executive Director is hired and can be removed. Previously, the Governor appointed the Executive Director, who served at the Governor's pleasure and could be removed without cause. This bill requires the OMMA Executive Advisory Council, a group that advises the OMMA, to hire the Executive Director. The Executive Director will now report directly to this Council and can only be removed "with cause," meaning there must be a specific, justifiable reason for their dismissal. The bill also includes an effective date of November 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Business and Insurance (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1499&Session=2600 |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB1499%20INT.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1499%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
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