SB1461

Oklahoma Educational Television Authority; extending sunset date.

Vetoed·5/5/26

Extends the sunset date of the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority to July 1, 2036.

The bill amends the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority's sunset date, extending its existence to July 1, 2036. The Authority, an instrumentality of the state, is tasked with overseeing educational television services. It includes members appointed by the Governor and others chosen by educational institution presidents. The Authority elects its own officers and is subject to the State Travel Reimbursement Act. The changes take effect July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause allowing immediate implementation.

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Roll Call Votes

27 Yea

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18 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 7

1:30 PM

House Administrative Rules Hearing

Feb 17

10:00 AM

Senate Education Hearing

History

May 14

Senate

Veto override failed: Ayes: 27 Nays: 18

May 5

Senate

Vetoed 05/05/2026

Apr 29

House

General Order