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2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-3315.1. State Register of Natural Heritage Areas - Creation - Listing of sites - Private property.

A. There is hereby created a "State Register of Natural Heritage Areas".
B. The Oklahoma Biological Survey shall establish a listing of sites, districts, areas, or objects above or below the surface of the earth whether on land or in the waters of this state, which have unique and diverse ecological, geological, or other special natural characteristics of significant scientific, educational, or passive recreational value to the citizens of this state. The listing shall constitute the State Register of Natural Heritage Areas.
C. Listing a privately owned property in the State Register shall in no way violate or abridge the right of the landowner to use, modify, or dispose of the property.
Added by Laws 1984, c. 48, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1984. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 199, § 2, emerg. eff. May 6, 2002. Renumbered from Title 74, § 1841 by Laws 2002, c. 199, § 5, emerg. eff. May 6, 2002.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-3315.2. Potential areas for inclusion in State Register - Characteristics.

Any potential natural area recommended for inclusion in the State Register shall possess one or more of the following characteristics:
1. Rare, threatened, or endangered plant or animal species habitat;
2. Outstanding plant community type which is representative of the natural diversity of this state;
3. Outstanding geological element which is representative of the geological history or processes of this state;
4. Outstanding aquatic elements which are representative of the aquatic diversity of this state; or
5. Unusual natural features, such as vegetation types, virgin stands, or other unique biological or ecological phenomena.
Added by Laws 1984, c. 48, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 1984. Renumbered from Title 74, § 1843 by Laws 2002, c. 199, § 5, emerg. eff. May 6, 2002.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-3315.3. Duties of Oklahoma Biological Survey.

In performing its duties pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma State Register of Natural Heritage Areas Act, the Oklahoma Biological Survey shall:
1. Identify potential natural areas for inclusion in the State Register. Any person or organization may recommend the inclusion of any area within this state to the Survey;
2. Notify the landowners of a potential natural area of the recommendation of the area, explain the scope and intent of the State Register, and request permission to evaluate the site of the area;
3. Evaluate the site of the potential natural area, upon receiving permission from the landowners, to determine whether the area satisfies the criteria listed in Section 4 of this act;
4. Invite the landowners of a natural area site which satisfies the criteria to register the site in the State Register. To register a site, a nonbinding agreement stating the intent of the landowners to protect the characteristics of the natural area site is signed by the landowners and the Director of the Oklahoma Biological Survey. Upon the signing of the agreement, the Director shall present a plaque and a certificate of registration to the landowners acknowledging their generosity and civic-mindedness;
5. Protect the rights of the landowners by publicly listing a registered natural area only with the consent of the landowners and by removing a natural area from the State Register at the request of the landowners;
6. Assist the landowners of registered natural areas by providing information concerning such areas and by providing or arranging for technical assistance and resource planning which may be requested;
7. Review periodically each registered natural area and remove from the State Register any area which has had its natural character or quality degraded through significant natural or man-made changes; and
8. Publish an annual report on the state and condition of the registered natural areas which shall be available to the public.
Added by Laws 1984, c. 48, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 1984. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 155, § 1, eff. July 1, 1993; Laws 2002, c. 199, § 3, emerg. eff. May 6, 2002. Renumbered from Title 74, § 1844 by Laws 2002, c. 199, § 5, emerg. eff. May 6, 2002.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-3315.4. Evaluation of recommended areas - Criteria.

All potential natural areas recommended for inclusion in the State Register shall be evaluated by the Oklahoma Biological Survey, as required by Section 3 of this act, according to the following criteria:
1. The diversity of flora and fauna;
2. The quality and viability of the occurrence of the element of natural diversity;
3. The absence of damaging land uses and the extent of historic disturbances;
4. The potential for sustained protection and management of the element of natural diversity;
5. The presence of additional elements of natural diversity not adequately represented in other registered natural areas; and
6. The significance of the educational and scientific values of the element of natural diversity.
Added by Laws 1984, c. 48, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 1984. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 155, § 2, eff. July 1, 1993; Laws 2002, c. 199, § 4, emerg. eff. May 6, 2002. Renumbered from Title 74, § 1845 by Laws 2002, c. 199, § 5, emerg. eff. May 6, 2002.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-3316. CompSource purchasing exemption pilot program.

CompSource Oklahoma is hereby permitted to develop a pilot program. The purpose of the pilot program is to capture cost savings and improve services through exemption from certain purchasing and acquisition statutory provisions and rules and from certain budget filings and information systems conversions. The pilot program shall continue for a period of three (3) years and shall become permanent if the program remains in existence and written authorization for continuation from the Governor is provided during the 2012 legislative session. CompSource Oklahoma shall further be accountable to provide a report annually to the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, Speaker of the House of Representatives and Governor describing the methods and innovations utilized in its procurement processes, and the improved services and savings accrued as a result of the program.
Added by Laws 2009, c. 454, § 1.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-3317. CompSource Oklahoma compliance exemptions.

A. Compliance with the provisions of The Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act shall not be required of CompSource Oklahoma. CompSource Oklahoma shall observe internal purchasing procedures approved by the Purchasing Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services and keep records of acquisitions which shall be subject to audit by the Office of Management and Enterprise Services.
B. Compliance with the provisions of the Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974, Public Building Construction and Planning Act, and Consulting Services through the Construction and Properties Division of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services shall not be required of CompSource Oklahoma. CompSource Oklahoma shall observe internal procurement and bidding procedures and keep records of contracts and acquisitions which shall be subject to audit by the Office of Management and Enterprise Services.
C. Compliance with the provisions of the Oklahoma Surplus Property Act shall not be required of CompSource Oklahoma. CompSource Oklahoma shall observe internal property disposition procedures and keep records of property dispositions which shall be subject to audit by the Office of Management and Enterprise Services.
D. CompSource Oklahoma shall additionally be exempted from compliance with Sections 78 through 78b of this title concerning Fleet Management within the Office of Management and Enterprise Services and shall keep records and documentation of its motor-vehicle-related transactions which shall be subject to audit by the Office of Management and Enterprise Services.
E. CompSource Oklahoma shall be exempted from the requirements of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services to file the annual budget work program, budget request, information systems plan and telecommunications plan. CompSource Oklahoma shall continue to file an annual audited financial statement in accordance with governmental accounting standards.
F. CompSource Oklahoma shall further be exempted from conversion to CORE Phase II requirements of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services.
Added by Laws 2009, c. 454, § 2. Amended by Laws 2012, c. 304, § 1006.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-3361.1. Abolition of Department of Energy.

The Oklahoma Department of Energy is hereby abolished. The Corporation Commission shall review and evaluate all federal programs being administered by the Department and shall continue those programs the Commission determines to be beneficial to Oklahoma. All unexpended funds, outstanding financial obligations or encumbrances, contractual obligations, equipment, files, materials and fixtures of the Department of Energy are hereby transferred to the Corporation Commission, provided that those unexpended funds, supplies and equipment utilized by the Department to support the state fuel set-aside, allocation and emergency energy planning programs are hereby transferred to the Office of Civil Defense.
Laws 1981, c. 285, § 5, eff. Oct. 1, 1981.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-3402. Definitions.

As used in this act:
1. Kickback means the giving of money or any other thing of value either directly or indirectly by or on behalf of any person, or the agent of any person, holding a contract or bidding to obtain a contract with the state for the furnishing of goods or services of any kind to any state employee or any person holding a higher tier contract with the state for the furnishing of goods or services, when the giving of which is for the purpose of acquiring or holding such contract with the state;
2. Person means an individual, firm, partnership, foreign or domestic corporation or association or any employee thereof;
3. State means the State of Oklahoma or any office, department, board, bureau, commission, committee, authority or any other entity or political subdivision of the state which includes, but is not limited to municipalities, counties and school boards; and
4. State employee means any elected or appointed officer or employee of the state.
Added by Laws 1974, c. 32, § 2, emerg. eff. April 10, 1974.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-3403. Giving of kickback by holder of contract prohibited.

No person, holding a contract with the state for the furnishing of goods or services of any kind, shall give or offer to give a kickback to any person holding a higher tier contract with the state or to any state employee.
Added by Laws 1974, c. 32, § 3, emerg. eff. April 10, 1974.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-3404. Making or receiving a kickback prohibited - Penalty.

Any person who shall knowingly make or receive, either directly or indirectly, a kickback shall be guilty of a felony, and upon conviction shall be fined not more than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) or double the amount of the financial gain or be imprisoned for not more than five (5) years, or both.
Added by Laws 1974, c. 32, § 4, emerg. eff. April 10, 1974. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 590, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 427, eff. July 1, 1999.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 590 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-3405. Recovery of kickback.

The cost of any kickback shall not be recompensed either directly or indirectly as a part of the contract price charged to the state. The amount of any kickback shall be recoverable in treble on behalf of the state from the person giving the kickback or the person receiving the kickback by a civil suit in a court of competent jurisdiction or by setoff on any claim for payment of monies due under the contract price.
Laws 1974, c. 32, § 5, emerg. eff. April 10, 1974.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-3406. Presumptions - Exemplary damages.

Upon a showing that a contractor or subcontractor gave a kickback in connection with the award of any state contract or subcontract, it shall be conclusively presumed that the cost of the kickback was included in the price of the contract or subcontract and was ultimately borne by the state and in addition to any other penalty or liability, such person shall be liable for exemplary damages.
Added by Laws 1974, c. 32, § 6, emerg. eff. April 10, 1974.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-3458. Limitation of liability of owners of land used for recreational purposes.

No person or corporation, or their successors in interest, who has granted a right-of-way or easement across his land to the Commission for use in the state trails system shall be liable to any user of the trail for injuries suffered on said right-of-way or easement unless the injuries are caused by the willful or wanton misconduct of the grantor.
Added by Laws 1974, c. 241, § 8.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-3601.2. Chief executive officers - Minimum and maximum salaries.

A. Beginning July 1, 2013, each agency, board, commission, department or program in the executive branch of state government shall establish the salary of each of the chief executive officers for which they have appointing authority. Such salary shall be set between the minimum and maximum of the range specified in the annual compensation reports required by paragraph 5 of Section 840-1.6A of this title, for full-time employees only.
B. All increases require certification of the appointing authority that said action can be implemented for the current fiscal year and subsequent fiscal year without the need for additional funding. The agency, board, commission, department or program shall report increases granted under this section to the Office of Management and Enterprise Services on an annual basis by August 1 of each year. The Office of Management and Enterprise Services shall forward a report of such increases to the Governor, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and Speaker of the House of Representatives no later than September 1 of each year.
C. Every three (3) years beginning with fiscal year 2013, the Office of Management and Enterprise Services shall review these salary ranges and report on and make recommendations on proposed salary ranges in its annual compensation reports mandated by paragraph 5 of Section 840-1.6A of this title. Such recommendations shall be made no later than February 1 for chief executive officers in all state agencies, boards, commissions, departments or programs in the executive branch of state government, including but not limited to those specified in Section 3601.1 of this title.
Added by Laws 2004, c. 463, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 2005. Amended by Laws 2005, c. 408, § 2, eff. July 1, 2005; Laws 2006, 2nd Ex. Sess., c. 47, § 2, eff. July 1, 2006; Laws 2007, c. 208, § 2, eff. July 1, 2007; Laws 2010, c. 430, § 1, eff. July 1, 2010; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 1007; Laws 2013, c. 254, § 35; Laws 2013, c. 351, § 1, eff. July 1, 2013.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-3602. Reports

The following agencies, boards, commissions, departments and institutions shall file a quarterly report with the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, showing the increase or decrease in employees employed by them during the fiscal quarter immediately preceding the filing of the report:
1. Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education;
2. Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges; and
3. Every institution comprising the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education.
Laws 1975, c. 126, § 2, emerg. eff. May 13, 1975; Laws 1976, c. 285, § 2, emerg. eff. June 17, 1976.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-3603. Increase in personnel or expenditure of funds.

A. No agency, board, commission, department, program or office of the state government listed in Sections 3601 through 3604 of this title or whose number of personnel is fixed in any appropriation act or other law of the state, shall increase its personnel above the total number set forth in the provisions of Sections 3601 through 3604 of this title or such appropriation act or other law of the state, unless approval is first granted by the Contingency Review Board. No board, commission, department, program or office whose expenditure of funds for salaries and wages has been limited by legislative action shall exceed the amount unless approval is first granted by the Contingency Review Board.
B. The Board shall meet at the call of the Governor for the purpose of reviewing requests for increasing personnel by those agencies, boards, commissions, departments, programs or offices referred to in subsection A of this section. All meetings of the Board shall be preannounced and open to the public. A majority vote of the total membership of the Board shall be necessary to approve a request for an increase in personnel. For any additional employees authorized by the Board, the Board shall be empowered to make a corresponding adjustment in the amount of monies any board, agency, department, commission, program or office is authorized to expend for salaries and wages.
C. The Board shall approve a request for increasing personnel only if an emergency exists within the requesting entity which could not have been foreseen during the preceding Legislative Session and only if such increase in personnel is needed to perform new or additional duties and services required of such agency, board, commission, department, program or office. All requests for a personnel increase shall be submitted in writing to each member of the Contingency Review Board with a specific explanation of the existing emergency which could not have been foreseen and the new or additional duties or services to be performed.
D. Any action to increase the number of employees in any agency involved herein shall be compiled in a report by December 31 each year, and said report transmitted to each member of the Legislature.
E. The Board, by majority vote, is authorized to determine and approve the transfer of funds, encumbrances, obligations, personnel spaces and associated salary limits, relevant records and equipment, within the limits previously established by legislative action, that are essential in the implementation of those governmental reorganization measures that are adopted by the Legislature. The transfer of funds accomplished by the Board shall be exempt from the provisions of Section 41.12 of Title 62 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
Laws 1975, c. 126, § 3, emerg. eff. May 13, 1975; Laws 1976, c. 285, § 3, emerg. eff. June 17, 1976; Laws 1979, c. 279, § 2, emerg. eff. June 6, 1979; Laws 1980, c. 155, § 5, emerg. eff. April, 1980.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-3605. Contingency Review Board.

A. There is hereby re-created, the Contingency Review Board consisting of the following ex officio voting members:
1. The Governor;
2. The Speaker of the House of Representatives;
3. The President Pro Tempore of the Senate; and
4. The Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services shall be an ex officio nonvoting member of the Board.
B. The Governor shall act as Chair of the Board. The Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services shall be the Executive Secretary of the Board and shall perform all the duties pertaining to such position.
C. A simple majority of the total voting membership shall be required to constitute a quorum and shall be necessary for any official action of the Board.
D. The Board shall hold such meetings as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this act. The Board shall meet at the call of the Governor.
Added by Laws 1980, c. 155, § 1, emerg. eff. April 1, 1980. Amended by Laws 1986, c. 15, § 2, eff. July 1, 1986; Laws 1992, c. 96, § 1, emerg. eff. April 17, 1992; Laws 1998, c. 41, § 1; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 1008.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-3902. Definitions.

As used in the Oklahoma Sunset Law:
1. "Statutory entity" means any department, agency, commission, board or other regulatory instrumentality of state government enumerated in the Oklahoma Sunset Law; and
2. "Termination date" means the date provided for termination of legislative authority for the existence of a particular entity as provided for in this act.
Added by Laws 1977, c. 9, § 2, emerg. eff. March 10, 1977. Amended by Laws 1983, c. 333, § 1, emerg. eff. June 29, 1983; Laws 1995, c. 31, § 2.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-3903. Termination of certain statutory entities July 1, 2012 - Abolition of powers, duties and functions.

The following statutory entities and their successors shall be terminated on July 1, 2012, and all powers, duties and functions shall be abolished one (1) year thereafter:
1. Oklahoma State Committee of Plumbing Examiners as created by Section 1004 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
2. Waterworks and Wastewater Works Advisory Council as created by Section 1103 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
3. State Board of Examiners of Certified Shorthand Reporters as created by Section 1501 of Title 20 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
4. Oklahoma Emergency Response Systems Development Advisory Council as created by Section 1-2516 of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
5. Oklahoma Educational Television Authority as created by Section 23-105 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
6. State Board of Examiners of Perfusionists as created by Section 2053 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes; and
7. Public Employees Relations Board as created by Section 51-104 of Title 11 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
Added by Laws 1977, c. 9, § 3, emerg. eff. March 10, 1977. Amended by Laws 1983, c. 333, § 3, emerg. eff. June 29, 1983; Laws 1986, c. 296, § 1, eff. July 1, 1986; Laws 1989, c. 254, § 1; Laws 1992, c. 1, § 1, emerg. eff. March 10, 1992; Laws 1997, c. 26, § 1, emerg. eff. April 1, 1997; Laws 2002, c. 331, § 1; Laws 2011, c. 47, § 1.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-3904. Termination of certain statutory entities July 1, 2013 - Abolition of powers, duties and functions.

The following statutory entities and their successors shall be terminated on July 1, 2013, and all powers, duties and functions shall be abolished one (1) year thereafter:
1. State Board of Cosmetology as created by Section 199.2 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
2. State Barber Advisory Board as created by Section 61.4 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
3. Oklahoma Real Estate Commission as created by Section 858-201 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
4. State Board of Examiners of Psychologists as created by Section 1354 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
5. Scenic Rivers Commission as created by Section 1461 of Title 82 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
6. Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advisory Council as created by Section 18p-2 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
7. State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision as created by Section 481 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
8. Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness Board as created by Section 640.1 of Title 10 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
Added by Laws 1977, c. 9, § 4, emerg. eff. March 10, 1977. Amended by Laws 1983, c. 333, § 4, emerg. eff. June 29, 1983; Laws 1986, c. 296, § 2, eff. July 1, 1986; Laws 1991, c. 194, § 1; Laws 1997, c. 34, § 1; Laws 2000, c. 33, § 2; Laws 2003, c. 26, § 1; Laws 2009, c. 24, § 1.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-3905. Termination of certain statutory entities July 1, 2010 - Abolition of powers, duties and functions.

The following statutory entities and their successors shall be terminated on July 1, 2014, and all powers, duties and functions shall be abolished one (1) year thereafter:
1. State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors as created by Section 475.3 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
2. Oklahoma Accountancy Board as created by Section 15.2 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
3. The Board of Governors of the Licensed Architects, Landscape Architects and Registered Interior Designers of Oklahoma as created by Section 46.4 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
4. Oklahoma Funeral Board as created by Section 396 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
5. Long-Term Care Facility Advisory Board as created by Section 1-1923 of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
6. Commission on Marginally Producing Oil and Gas Wells as created by Section 700 of Title 52 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
7. Group Homes for Persons with Developmental or Physical Disabilities Advisory Board as created by Section 1430.4 of Title 10 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
8. Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Advisory Council as created by Section 34.30 of Title 62 of the Oklahoma Statutes; and
9. Oklahoma Strategic Military Commission as created by Section 5401 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
Added by Laws 1977, c. 9, § 5, emerg. eff. March 10, 1977. Amended by Laws 1979, c. 115, § 2; Laws 1983, c. 333, § 5, emerg. eff. June 29, 1983; Laws 1986, c. 296, § 3, eff. July 1, 1986; Laws 1987, c. 236, § 195, emerg. eff. July 20, 1987; Laws 1992, c. 343, § 1, eff. July 1, 1992; Laws 1995, c. 252, § 3, emerg. eff. May 25, 1995; Laws 1998, c. 205, § 1; Laws 2004, c. 93, § 1; Laws 2009, c. 24, § 2; Laws 2010, c. 27, § 1; Laws 2010, c. 165, § 1.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-3906. Termination of certain statutory entities July 1, 2015 - Abolition of powers, duties and functions.

The following statutory entities and their successors shall be terminated on July 1, 2015, and all powers, duties and functions shall be abolished one (1) year thereafter:
1. Polygraph Examiners Board as created by Section 1455 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
2. State Board of Osteopathic Examiners as created by Section 624 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
3. Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners as created by Section 137 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes; and
4. Oklahoma State Athletic Commission as created by Section 604.1 of Title 3A of the Oklahoma Statutes.
Added by Laws 1977, c. 9, § 6, emerg. eff. March 10, 1977. Amended by Laws 1983, c. 333, § 6, emerg. eff. June 29, 1983; Laws 1986, c. 150, § 23, emerg. eff. April 29, 1986; Laws 1986, c. 251, § 56, eff. Nov. 1, 1986; Laws 1988, c. 225, § 23; Laws 1992, c. 147, § 11, eff. July 1, 1992; Laws 1993, c. 145, § 357, eff. July 1, 1993; Laws 1993, c. 196, § 1; Laws 1999, c. 238, § 1; Laws 2005, c. 24, § 1; Laws 2008, c. 329, § 20, eff. July 1, 2008; Laws 2010, c. 165, § 2; Laws 2011, c. 42, § 1.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-3907. Termination of certain statutory entities July 1, 2012 - Abolition of powers, duties, and functions.

The following statutory entities and their successors shall be terminated on July 1, 2012, and all powers, duties and functions shall be abolished one (1) year thereafter:
1. Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology as created by Section 1607 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
2. State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners as created by Section 698.3 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
3. Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence as created by Section 759 of Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
4. State Anatomical Board as created by Section 91 of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
5. Board of Examiners in Optometry as created by Section 582 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
6. State Capitol Preservation Commission as created by Section 4102 of this title;
7. Commission on County Government Personnel Education and Training as created by Section 130.1 of Title 19 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
8. Oklahoma Climatological Survey as created by Section 245 of this title;
9. The State Board of Licensed Social Workers as created by Section 1253 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
10. Child Death Review Board as created by Section 1150.2 of Title 10 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
11. Oversight Committee for State Employee Charitable Contributions as created by Section 7005 of this title;
12. The Wellness Council as created by Section 1382 of this title;
13. Board of Chiropractic Examiners as created by Section 161.4 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes; and
14. Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame Board as created by Section 231 of Title 53 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
Added by Laws 1977, c. 9, § 7, emerg. eff. March 10, 1977. Amended by Laws 1983, c. 333, § 7, emerg. eff. June 29, 1983; Laws 1987, c. 108, § 6, eff. July 1, 1987; Laws 1988, c. 225, § 24; Laws 1989, c. 210, § 4, emerg. eff. May 8, 1989; Laws 1991, c. 168, § 11, eff. July 1, 1991; Laws 1993, c. 195, § 4, eff. July 1, 1993; Laws 1994, c. 219, § 1; Laws 1994, c. 334, § 1, eff. July 1, 1994; Laws 1999, c. 19, § 2; Laws 2000, c. 158, § 1; Laws 2004, c. 93, § 3; Laws 2005, c. 168, § 6, emerg. eff. May 13, 2005; Laws 2006, c. 16, § 87, emerg. eff. March 29, 2006; Laws 2006, c. 208, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2006; Laws 2016, c. 269, § 12, eff. Nov. 1, 2016.
NOTE: Laws 2005, c. 24, § 2 repealed by Laws 2006, c. 16, § 88, emerg. eff. March 29, 2006.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-3908. Termination of certain statutory entities July 1, 2013 - Abolition of powers, duties and functions.

The following statutory entities and their successors shall be terminated on July 1, 2013, and all powers, duties and functions shall be abolished one (1) year thereafter:
1. State Accrediting Agency as created by Section 241 of Title 72 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
2. Capitol-Medical Center Improvement and Zoning Commission as created by Section 83.1 of Title 73 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
3. Archives and Records Commission as created by Section 305 of Title 67 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
4. Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board as created by Section 1601 of Title 22 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
5. Oklahoma Energy Resources Board as created by Section 288.3 of Title 52 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
6. Advisory Committee on Pedorthics as created by Section 2305 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
7. Advisory Committee on Orthotics and Prosthetics as created by Section 3005 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
8. Sheep and Wool Utilization, Research and Market Development Commission as created by Section 18-181 of Title 2 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
9. Construction Industries Board as created by Section 1000.2 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes; and
10. Committee of Home Inspector Examiners, as created by Section 858-624 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
Added by Laws 1977, c. 9, § 8, emerg. eff. March 10, 1977. Amended by Laws 1983, c. 333, § 8, emerg. eff. June 29, 1983; Laws 1987, c. 118, § 58, operative July 1, 1987; Laws 1989, c. 254, § 2; Laws 1989, c. 343, § 41, operative July 1, 1989; Laws 1995, c. 31, § 1; Laws 2001, c. 276, § 1; Laws 2006, c. 208, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2006; Laws 2007, c. 188, § 22, eff. Nov. 1, 2007.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-3909. One-year period for ceasing affairs - Abolition - Transfer of funds to General Revenue Fund - Payment of debts - Equipment and supplies - Other obligations.

A. Except as otherwise provided by law, any statutory entity listed in Sections 3903 through 3908 of this title which is terminated shall have a period of one (1) year after its termination date for the purpose of ceasing its affairs and termination shall not reduce or otherwise limit the powers, duties, or functions of said entity. Upon the expiration of the one-year period, the entity and its personnel positions shall be abolished.
B. Except as otherwise provided by law, one (1) year after the termination date of a statutory entity, the State Treasurer shall transfer all funds of that entity to the General Revenue Fund. All debts of that entity shall be paid by the State Treasurer from the funds of that statutory entity. All equipment, files, fixtures, furniture, and supplies of the terminated entity shall be transferred to the Office of Management and Enterprise Services to be stored or disposed of as specified by law. Any other outstanding obligations or functions remaining to be performed after termination of an entity shall be performed by the Office of Management and Enterprise Services until provisions are made for such obligations or functions by the Legislature.
Added by Laws 1977, c. 9, § 9, emerg. eff. March, 10, 1977. Amended by Laws 1983, c. 304, § 160, eff. July 1, 1983; Laws 1985, c. 92, § 1, eff. July 1, 1985; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 1009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-3911. Re-creation of statutory entity - Status of members.

After a statutory entity has been re-created by the Legislature, it shall not be necessary to reappoint any member of the governing board or commission of said statutory entity, and said members shall complete their original terms without reappointment or reconfirmation.
Amended by Laws 1983, c. 333, § 10, emerg. eff. June 29, 1983.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-3913. Continutation of orders, rules, regulations, licenses, etc. - Revenue bonds - Actions and judicial proceedings - Continuation of proceedings.

A. All orders, determinations, rules, regulations, permits, certificates, licenses, contracts, rates and privileges which have been issued, made, granted or allowed to become effective by a statutory entity abolished by this act or by any provision of law affected by this act, shall continue in effect according to their terms until terminated or modified by operation of law.
B. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this act any revenue bonds heretofore or hereafter issued or sold by a statutory entity shall remain in full force and effect, and no such statutory entity shall be terminated under the terms of this act until such outstanding revenue bonded indebtedness has been satisfied.
C. No suit, action or other judicial proceeding lawfully commenced by or against any officer or agency in his or its official capacity, or in relation to the exercise of his or its official functions, shall abate by reason of the taking effect of any provision of this act, but the court, unless it determines that the survival of such suit, action or other proceedings is not necessary for purposes of settlement of the questions involved, shall allow the same to be maintained, with such substitutions as to parties as are appropriate.
D. No administrative action or any judicial proceeding lawfully commenced shall abate solely by reason of the taking effect of any provision of this act. Any such cause of action pending on the date the entity is terminated or that is commenced during the termination period shall be prosecuted or defended in the name of the state by the Attorney General if it would have been his duty to so prosecute or defend had the statutory entity been recreated.
Laws 1977, c. 9, § 13, emerg. eff. March 10, 1977.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-3914. Hearings - Burden of establishing public need - Information to be provided.

When any statutory entities are under review for sunset, said entities shall bear the burden of establishing that a sufficient public need is present which justifies their continued existence. All said entities shall provide the appropriate House and Senate sunset committees with the following information:
1. A performance-informed operating budget review and analysis, including a summary of all income and expenditures;
2. The identity of all units and subunits under the direct or advisory control of the statutory entity under review;
3. All powers, duties and functions currently performed by the statutory entity under review;
4. All statutory or other authority under which said powers, duties and functions of the statutory entity are carried out;
5. Any powers, duties or functions which, in the opinion of the statutory entity under review, are being performed and duplicated by another statutory entity within the state including the manner in which, and the extent to which, this duplication of efforts is occurring and any recommendations as to eliminating such a situation;
6. Any powers, duties or functions which, in the opinion of the statutory entity under review, are inconsistent with current and projected public demands and should be terminated or altered; and
7. Any other information which the appropriate House or Senate sunset committee, in its discretion, feels is necessary and proper in carrying out its duties.
Added by Laws 1977, c. 9, § 14, emerg. eff. March 10, 1977. Amended by Laws 1983, c. 333, § 12, emerg. eff. June 29, 1983; Laws 1995, c. 31, § 3; Laws 2015, c. 168, § 4, eff. July 1, 2015.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-3915. Evaluation criteria.

In evaluating each statutory entity the appropriate House or Senate sunset committee may consider factors including, but not limited to:
1. The extent to which statutory changes have been recommended which would benefit the statutory entity;
2. The extent to which operation of the statutory entity has been efficient and responsive to public needs;
3. The extent to which the public has been encouraged to participate in rule- and decision-making as opposed to participation solely by persons regulated;
4. The extent to which complaints have been expeditiously processed to completion in the public interest;
5. The extent to which affirmative action requirements of state and federal statutes and constitutions have been complied with by the agency or the industry it regulates;
6. An identification of other statutory entities having the same or similar objectives along with a comparison of the cost and effectiveness of said statutory entities and any duplication of the statutory entity under review;
7. An examination of the extent to which the objectives of the statutory entity have been achieved in comparison with the objectives as initially set forth in the enabling legislation and an analysis of any significant variance between project and actual performance;
8. A specification, to the extent feasible, in quantitative terms, of the objectives of said statutory entity for the next six (6) years; and
9. An examination of the impact of said statutory entity on the economy of the state.
Added by Laws 1977, c. 9, § 15, emerg. eff. March 10, 1977. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 31, § 4.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-3916. Information to be provided by State Auditor and Inspector.

The State Auditor and Inspector shall furnish, upon request of the appropriate House or Senate sunset committee, any relevant information, including the results of prior audits and reviews of any statutory entity under sunset review.
Added by Laws 1977, c. 9, § 16, emerg. eff. March 10, 1977. Amended by Laws 1983, c. 333, § 13, emerg. eff. June 29, 1983; Laws 1995, c. 31, § 5.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-3917. Term of statutory entity - Monitoring new statutory entities.

A. Any statutory entity enumerated in the Oklahoma Sunset Law shall, if re-created, be placed in this act to be terminated or re-created not more than six (6) years thereafter.
B. The Oklahoma Department of Libraries shall monitor actions of the State Legislature and maintain a list of all agencies, boards, commissions, committees or other entities created or authorized by law, and all entities created by a Governor's Executive Order. The updated list shall be provided to the Governor, the President Pro Tempore of the Oklahoma Senate, the Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, and the chairs of the appropriate House or Senate sunset committee within thirty (30) days after sine die adjournment of each legislative session.
Added by Laws 1977, c. 9, § 17, emerg. eff. March 10, 1977. Amended by Laws 1983, c. 333, § 14, emerg. eff. June 29, 1983; Laws 1995, c. 31, § 6; Laws 2005, c. 24, § 3.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-3918. Authority to terminate at earlier date.

Nothing in this act shall be construed to prohibit the Legislature from terminating a statutory entity covered by these provisions at a date earlier than that provided herein, nor to prohibit the Legislature from considering any other legislation relative to such statutory entity.
Laws 1977, c. 9, § 18, emerg. eff. March 10, 1977.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-3920. Status and compensation of employees of terminated statutory entity.

All persons employed by any statutory entity which has been terminated by operation of the Oklahoma Sunset Law, but has been re-created within one (1) year after the final termination date shall be deemed employees of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for not more than one (1) year after such final termination date. Salaries and benefits of such employees shall continue from the final termination date until the effective date re-creating the statutory entity, and shall be paid from the funds of the re-created statutory entity as soon as available. For the purpose of this section "final termination date" shall mean the date on which a statutory entity's powers, duties and functions are to be abolished pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Sunset Law.
After the effective date of the act re-creating the statutory entity the employees shall resume their positions with the entities they were employed by on the final termination date.
The provisions of this section shall have prospective and retrospective application.
Added by Laws 1988, c. 225, § 25. Amended by Laws 2012, c. 304, § 1010.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-3921. Termination of advisory bodies.

A. 1. Any joint resolution or bill enacted after February 1, 1993, creating or establishing advisory bodies including, but not limited to, task forces, boards, commissions, and councils, which creation or establishment is not codified in the Oklahoma Statutes, shall terminate the first day of the first regular session of the next Oklahoma Legislature unless the joint resolution or bill specifies an earlier or later termination date.
2. Any advisory bodies created by bill or joint resolution prior to February 1, 1993, which creation or establishment is not codified in the Oklahoma Statutes, shall be terminated unless the advisory body is codified in the next decennial compilation of Oklahoma laws.
B. 1. Effective January 1, 1994, except as otherwise provided by this subsection, advisory bodies including, but not limited to, task forces, boards, commissions and councils created or established by simple resolutions or concurrent resolutions passed by the Legislature or either house thereof shall terminate the first day of the first regular session of the next Oklahoma Legislature, unless such simple or concurrent resolution specifies an earlier termination date.
2. Any such advisory body created prior to January 1, 1991, by a simple or concurrent resolution passed by the Legislature or either house thereof is hereby terminated.
C. If a task force or similar advisory body created pursuant to a codified section of law does not conduct at least one meeting or issue its final report within three (3) years from the date upon which the section of law creating the task force or similar advisory body becomes effective, the task force or advisory body shall cease to have any authority to conduct any business and shall be considered terminated by operation of law at the expiration of the three-year period.
Added by Laws 1992, c. 310, § 16, eff. July 1, 1992. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 155, § 3, eff. July 1, 1993; Laws 1999, c. 59, § 1, eff. July 1, 1999. Renumbered from § 11b of Title 75 by Laws 1999, c. 59, § 23, eff. July 1, 1999. Amended by Laws 2010, c. 169, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2010.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-4101. Definitions.

As used in Sections 4101 through 4108 of this title:
1. "Public areas" means those areas in the Capitol open to the general public for general visitation; and
2. "Art" means fine art of museum quality representing the highest quality of art objects available to include paintings, graphic arts, art photography and sculpture, aesthetically aligned with recognized values, created by the conscious use of skill and creative imagination.
Added by Laws 1982, c. 75, § 1, operative July 1, 1982; Laws 1983, c. 304, § 153, eff. July 1, 1983.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-4102. Creation - Responsibilities.

There is hereby re-created, to continue until July 1, 2024, in accordance with the provisions of the Oklahoma Sunset Law, the State Capitol Preservation Commission which shall be responsible for planning and supervising the preservation and restoration of the interior and exterior of the State Capitol Building, hereinafter referred to as the Capitol, and the Governor's Mansion. The Commission shall control the display of art objects in public areas of the Capitol and the Governor's Mansion.
Added by Laws 1982, c. 75, § 2, operative July 1, 1982. Amended by Laws 1983, c. 304, § 154, eff. July 1, 1983; Laws 1988, c. 12, § 1, operative July 1, 1988; Laws 1994, c. 13, § 1; Laws 2000, c. 96, §1; Laws 2006, c. 44, § 1; Laws 2012, c. 66, § 1; Laws 2015, c. 237, § 1; Laws 2019, c. 193, § 1; Laws 2021, c. 558, § 11, eff. July 1, 2021.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-4103. Membership - Term - Officers - Support services.

A. The State Capitol Preservation Commission shall be composed of fifteen (15) members as follows:
1. Three members shall be appointed by the Governor;
2. Three members shall be appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate;
3. Three members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;
4. One member shall be appointed by the Chief Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court; and
5. The following shall be ex officio members:
a.
Chairman of the Oklahoma Arts Council,
b.
President of the Oklahoma Historical Society,
c.
Capitol Architect and Curator,
d.
Superintendent of the Capitol, and
e.
Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services or a designee.
B. The initial term of office of the appointed members shall be as follows:
1. One of the members appointed by the Governor, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the member appointed by the Chief Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court shall serve a one-year term;
2. One of the members appointed by the Governor, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall serve a three-year term; and
3. One of the members appointed by the Governor, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall serve a five-year term.
The term of office for each successor shall be for five (5) years. Any member of the Legislature who is appointed to the Commission shall serve only as long as the member is a member of the respective house from which the member was appointed.
C. The Commission shall elect a chair and a vice-chair from its membership to serve for a period of two (2) years. Members of the Commission shall not be compensated except for reimbursement as provided in the State Travel Reimbursement Act.
D. The Office of Management and Enterprise Services shall make the necessary arrangements for support services for the State Capitol Preservation Commission.
Added by Laws 1982, c. 75, § 3, operative July 1, 1982. Amended by Laws 1983, c. 304, § 155, eff. July 1, 1983; Laws 1996, c. 348, § 15, eff. July 1, 1996; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 1011; Laws 2013, c. 209, § 13, eff. July 1, 2013.