Oklahoma SCR12 removes the Commissioner of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, citing management and budget issues.
Oklahoma SCR12 expresses the Senate and House's loss of confidence in Commissioner Victoria Friesen, who has overseen the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services since January 2024. The resolution cites management and budget issues within the agency, including employee pay and citizen services. The bill reserves the authority for the Legislature to remove the Commissioner by a two-thirds vote, and it constitutes legislative approval for the immediate removal of Commissioner Friesen.
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