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OK SB1593
OK SB1593Higher education; removing language regarding the promulgation of rules and the presidential search process for the Board of Trustees for Oklahoma State University/Tulsa. Effective date. Emergency.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
03/03/2026
03/03/2026
Crossed Over
03/12/2026
03/12/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to higher education; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 4663, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 230, O.S.L. 2024 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 4663), which relates to the Board of Trustees for Oklahoma State University/Tulsa; removing requirement for the Board to promulgate certain rules and enact certain policies; removing outdated language; removing language regarding presidential search process; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law concerning the Board of Trustees for Oklahoma State University/Tulsa by removing language that required the Board to create its own rules and policies, and also removes outdated language related to the process of selecting the university's president. The "Board of Trustees" is the governing body for Oklahoma State University/Tulsa, and "promulgate rules" means to officially put a law or regulation into effect. The bill also removes specific details about how the president of Oklahoma State University/Tulsa was to be chosen, which involved a search committee and recommendations to the Board of Trustees and the A&M Board (the Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges). The changes are intended to streamline operations and are set to take effect on July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause to make it effective immediately upon passage and approval.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
First Reading (on 03/12/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1593&Session=2600 |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20ENGR/SB/SB1593%20ENGR.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20FLR/SFLR/SB1593%20SFLR.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1593%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB1593%20INT.PDF |
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