Req. No. 3830 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 STATE OF OKLAHOMA 2nd Session of the 59th Legislature (2024) CONFERENCE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR ENGROSSED SENATE BILL 1233 By: Bergstrom of the Senate and Kendrix of the House CONFERENCE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE An Act relating to professions and occupations; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 199.2, which relates to the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering; extending sunset date; updating statutory language; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 59 O.S. 2021, Section 199.2, is amended to read as follows: Section 199.2. A. 1. There is hereby re -created, to continue until July 1, 2024 July 1, 2026, in accordance with the provisions of the Oklahoma Sunset Law, a State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering which shall be composed of eleven (11) members to be appointed by the Governor and to serve at the pleasure of the Governor. Req. No. 3830 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 2. One member shall be appointe d from each congressional district and the additional members shall be appointed at-large at large. However, when congression al districts are redrawn, each member appointed prior to July 1 of the year in which such modification becomes effective s hall complete the current term of office and appointments made after July 1 of the year in which such modification becomes effective shall be based on the redrawn districts. Appointments made after July 1 of the year in which such modification becomes effective s hall be from any redrawn districts which are not represented by a board Board member until such time as each of the modified c ongressional districts are represented by a board Board member. One member shall be a barber appointed at-large at large. 3. At the time of appointment, the members shall be citizens of this state, at least twenty -five (25) years of age, and shall be high school graduates. Six members shall, at the time of appointment, have had at least five (5) years ’ continuous practical experience in the practice of cosmetology in this state; one member shall be appointed at large and, at the time of the appointment, have had at least five (5) years ’ continuous practical experience in the practice of barbering in this state; one member s hall be a lay person; one member shall be an administrator of a licensed private cosmetology school; one member shall be an administrator of a Req. No. 3830 Page 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 licensed barber school; and one member shall be an administrator of a public school licensed to teach cosmetology or barb ering. 4. No two members shall be graduates of the same cosmetology school, nor shall they be organizers of or promote the or ganization of any cosmetic, beauty, or hairdressers ’ association. Each of the eight cosmetology appointees shall continue to be actively engaged in the profession of cosmetology while serving. No two members engaged in the profession of barbering shall be organizers of or promote the organization of any barbering association. Each of the two barbering appointees shall continue to be actively engaged in the profession of barbering while serving. 5. If any member retires or ceases to practice his or her profession during the term of membership on the Board, such terms shall automatically cease and the Governor shall appoint a like- qualified person to fulfill the remainder of the term. B. The terms of office for Board members shall be four (4) years ending June 30. C. Each member shall serve until a successor is appointed and qualified. D. Six members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. E. The Governor may remove any member of the Board at any time at the Governor’s discretion. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment by the Governor for the unexpired portion of the term. Req. No. 3830 Page 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 F. The Board shall organize by electing from its membership a chair and vice-chair vice chair, each to serve for a period of one (1) year. The presiding officer shall not be entitled to vote upon any question except in the case of a tie vote. Members shall be reimbursed for th eir actual and necessary traveling expenses as provided by the State Travel Reimbursement Act. G. Within thirty (30) days aft er the end of each fiscal year, the Board shall make a full report to the Governor of all its receipts and expenditures, a nd also a full statement of its work during the year, together with such recommendations as the Board deems expedient. H. The Board may expend funds for suitable office space for the transaction of its business. The Board shall adopt a common seal for the use of the executive director in authenticating Board documents. I. The Board shall meet at its office for the transaction of such business as may come before it on the second Monday in January, March, May, July, September, and November and at such othe r times as it may deem advisable. SECTION 2. This act shall become effective July 1, 2024. SECTION 3. It being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health or safety, an emergency is hereby Req. No. 3830 Page 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and approval. 59-2-3830 RD 5/28/2024 9:46:13 AM