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SB1430

Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; modifying appointing authority of the Commissioner. Effective date.

Introduced·2/2/26

Oklahoma SB1430 modifies the appointing authority of the Commissioner of the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.

Oklahoma SB1430 amends the appointing authority of the Commissioner of the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. The Commissioner will now be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. This change also updates references in Oklahoma Statutes to reflect the new department name. The bill will become effective November 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate: Health & Human Services Committee: DO PASS

8 Yea

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2 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 23

2:00 PM

Senate Health and Human Services REVISED Hearing

History

Feb 25

Senate

Placed on General Order

Feb 25

Senate

Coauthored by Representative Newton (principal House author)

Feb 23

Senate

Reported Do Pass Health and Human Services committee; CR filed