Req. No. 1632 Page 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 STATE OF OKLAHOMA 1st Session of the 58th Legislature (2021) SENATE BILL 785 By: Jett AS INTRODUCED An Act relating to the Department of Labor; dir ecting the Commissioner of L abor to conduct certain analysis for certain purpose; requiring list of items that create efficiencies; requiring completion of analysis by certain date; providing a report; directing distribution of report; providing for noncodification; providing an effecti ve date; and declaring an emergency. BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. NEW LAW A new section of law not to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes reads as follows: The Commissioner of Labor is directed to analyze, evaluate and develop a timeline and plan for the Department of Labor of items that will strengthen, automate and modernize the internal administration and operations and external services and contacts with the public. As part of the analysis and evaluation of the Department, the Commissioner shall create a list of areas and /or items according to their priority and cost to the Department that will create more measurable efficiencies, better services and increased cost savings for the state. A written report of the Req. No. 1632 Page 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 analysis and evaluation shall be completed by January 15, 2022. A copy of the report shall be distributed to the Pres ident Pro Tempore of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Governor. SECTION 2. This act shall become effective July 1, 2021. SECTION 3. It being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health or safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, by reason whereof thi s act shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and approval. 58-1-1632 NP 1/21/2021 2:37:26 PM