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OK SB1852

OK SB1852
Public health; requiring advice and consent of the Senate for certain appointments to county boards of health. Effective date.


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to public health; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-201, which relates to county board of health; requiring advice and consent of the Senate for certain appointments to county boards of health; and providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing Oklahoma law regarding county boards of health by requiring that two specific appointments made by the State Commissioner of Health to these boards must now receive the advice and consent of the Senate, meaning the Senate would have to approve these appointments before they are finalized. The State Commissioner of Health is the head of the state's public health agency, and the Senate is the upper chamber of the state legislature. This change applies to two of the five members on each county board of health, altering the existing appointment process for those positions. The bill also specifies an effective date of November 1, 2026.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services (on 02/03/2026)

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