SB1505

State Department of Health; modifying appointing authority of State Commissioner of Health; restoring certain powers to the State Board of Health. Effective date.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Oklahoma SB1505 modifies the State Department of Health by restoring certain powers to the State Board of Health and changing the appointing.

Oklahoma SB1505 amends the governance of the State Department of Health by restoring certain powers and duties to the State Board of Health. It modifies the appointing authority of the State Commissioner of Health, who will now be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. The bill also updates statutory language and provides an effective date of November 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Health and Human Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 3

Senate

Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services

Feb 2

Senate

First Reading

Feb 2

Senate

Authored by Senator Hicks