An Act
ENROLLED SENATE
BILL NO. 1230 By: Bergstrom of the Senate
and
Kendrix of the House
An Act relating to amusements and sports; amending 3A
O.S. 2021, Section 604.1, which relates to the
Oklahoma State Athletic Commission; extending sunset
date; providing an effective date; and declaring an
emergency.
SUBJECT: Extending sunset date
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 3A O.S. 2021, Section 604.1, is
amended to read as follows:
Section 604.1. A. There is hereby re -created, until July 1,
2024 July 1, 2027, in accordance with the Oklahoma Sunset Law, the
Oklahoma State Athletic Commission, which shall be composed of nine
(9) members appointed by the Governor with the advice and c onsent of
the Senate. The member of the Commission initially appointed
pursuant to this act shall serve a term of three (3) years that
shall expire on June 30, 2006. Members appointed to the Commission
shall serve for terms of three (3) years. Terms of office shall
expire on June 30. All vacancies and unexpired terms shall be
filled in the same manner as the original appointment and within
sixty (60) days from the date of the vacancy. Members may be
removed by the Governor for incompetence, willful neg lect of duty,
corruption in office, or malfeasance in office.
B. Members appointed to the Commission shall reside in this
state and shall have the following qualifications:
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1. Two members shall have experience as a professional
combative sports practit ioner, other than as a professional wrestler
or in professional combative sports promotions;
2. One member shall have experience as a professional wrestler
or in professional wrestling promotions;
3. One member shall have experience in sports medicine;
4. One member shall have experience in the cable television
business; and
5. Four members shall represent the public at large as lay
members.
C. No member of the Commission or any person related to a
member within the third degree by consanguinity o r affinity shall
promote, sponsor, or have any financial interest in the promotion or
sponsorship of any professional combative sports event or amateur
mixed martial arts event while a member of the Commission.
D. The members of the Commission shall elec t from their
membership a chair and vice -chair to serve for one -year terms. A
majority of the members shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of
conducting the business of the Commission. The Commission shall
meet at least quarterly, and special meetin gs may be called by the
chair.
E. The Commission shall comply with the provisions of the
Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, the Oklahoma Open Records Act, and the
Administrative Procedures Act.
F. All members of the Commission and such employees as
determined by the Commission shall be bonded as required by Sections
85.58Q through 85.58V of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
G. Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation
but shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of
their duties as provided in the State Travel Reimbursement Act.
SECTION 2. This act shall become effective July 1, 2024.
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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 this act shall take effect and
be in full force from and after its passage and approval.
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Passed the Senate the 13th day of February, 2024.
Presiding Officer of the Senate
Passed the House of Representatives the 16th day of April, 2024.
Presiding Officer of the House
of Representatives
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Received by the Office of the Governor this _______ _____________
day of _________________ __, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
By: _________________________________
Approved by the Governor of the State of Oklahoma this _______ __
day of _________________ __, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
_________________________________
Governor of the State of Oklahoma
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
Received by the Office of the Secretary of State this _______ ___
day of _________________ _, 20 _______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
By: _________________________________