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OK SB1593

OK SB1593
Higher 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
In Committee
04/13/2026
Crossed Over
03/12/2026
Passed
05/13/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/13/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO. 1593 By: Gollihare of the Senate and Moore of the House 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University/Tulsa; removing requirement for the Board to promulgate certain rules and enact certain policies; removing outdated language; removing language regarding presidential search process; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: Board of Trustees for Oklahoma State University/Tulsa

AI Summary

This bill modifies the 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 for its operations and procedures, as well as removing specific details about how the president of the university should be selected through a search process involving both the Board of Trustees and the Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges (A&M Board). The bill also removes outdated language related to the transition period of the university. The changes are intended to streamline operations and are declared an emergency, meaning the bill will take effect immediately upon passage and approval, rather than on a specific future date.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/12/2026 (on 05/13/2026)

Bill Topics

Education
  • ‐ Higher Education

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