An Act
ENROLLED SENATE
BILL NO. 1235 By: Bergstrom of the Senate
and
Kendrix of the House
An Act relating to advisory committees of licensing
boards; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Sections 2305 and
3005, which relate to advisory committees of the
State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision;
eliminating termination dates of committees; updating
statutory language; providing an effective date; and
declaring an emergency.
SUBJECT: Eliminating sunset provision
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 59 O.S. 2021, Section 2305, is
amended to read as follows:
Section 2305. A. There is hereby re-created, to continue until
July 1, 2024, in accordance with the provisions of the Oklahoma
Sunset Law, established an Advisory Committee on Pedorthics, which
shall consist of five (5) voting members to be appointed by the
State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision to three -year terms
ending December 31; provided, initial appointments shall be
staggered such that two members are appointed for one (1) year, two
members are appointed for two (2) years, and one member is appointed
for three (3) years.
B. One member shall be a licensed physician who is a member of
the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. One member
shall be a physician licensed to practice podiatric medicine by the
Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners. One member shall be a member
of the public who is a consumer of pedorthic services. Two members
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shall be pedorthists ce rtified by the American Board for
Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics or
pedorthists licensed by the State Board of Medical Licensure and
Supervision.
C. Members shall serve until their successors are appointed and
qualified; provided, no member shall serve more than eight (8)
consecutive years or two full terms, whichever is greater.
D. The Committee shall annually elect a chair and vice-chair
vice chair from among the members. The chair or vice-chair vice
chair and two other member s shall constitute a quorum. Members
shall be reimbursed from funds available to the State Board of
Medical Licensure and Supervision pursuant to the State Travel
Reimbursement Act.
E. 1. The Committee shall advise the Board on matters
pertaining to pedorthics, including but not limited to:
a. scope and standards of practice,
b. licensure and registration requirements, examination
requirements, exceptions thereto, renewal
requirements, temporary licensure or registration, and
endorsement or reciprocit y requirements,
c. methods and requirements for ensuring the continued
competence of licensed and registered persons,
d. grounds for probation, revocation or suspension of
license or registration, reinstatement provisions,
e. fees, and
f. all other matters which may pertain to the practice of
pedorthics.
2. The Committee shall review and make recommendations to the
Board on all applications for licensure and registration.
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3. The Committee shall assist and advise the Board in all
hearings related to the enforcement of the Oklahoma Licensed
Pedorthists Act.
SECTION 2. AMENDATORY 59 O.S. 2021, Section 3005, is
amended to read as follows:
Section 3005. A. There is hereby re-created, to continue until
July 1, 2024, in accorda nce with the provisions of the Oklahoma
Sunset Law, established an Advisory Committee on Orthotics and
Prosthetics, which shall consist of seven (7) voting members to be
appointed by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision to
three-year terms ending December 31; provided, initial appointments
shall be staggered such that two members are appointed for one (1)
year, two members are appointed for two (2) years, and three members
are appointed for three (3) years.
B. One member shall be a license d physician who is a member of
the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. Two members
shall be lay persons who are consumers of orthotic or prosthetic
services. Two members shall be licensed orthotists, not more than
one of whom may also be a licensed prosthetist. Two members shall
be licensed prosthetists, not more than one of whom may also be a
licensed orthotist; provided, licensure under the Orthotics and
Prosthetics Practice Act not being possible until the act is
implemented, two of the initial appointees to positions requiring
licensure as an orthotist or prosthetist shall, in lieu of
licensure, be certified by the American Board for Certification in
Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics and two shall be certified in
orthotics or prosthe tics by the Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist
Certification of Certification/Accreditation .
C. Members shall serve until their successors are appointed and
qualified; provided, no member shall serve more than eight (8)
consecutive years or two full terms, whichever is greater.
D. The Committee shall annually elect a chair and vice-chair
vice chair from among the members required to be licensed. The
chair or vice-chair vice chair and three other members shall
constitute a quorum. Members shall be reimbur sed from funds
available to the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision
pursuant to the State Travel Reimbursement Act.
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E. 1. The Committee shall advise the Board on matters
pertaining to orthotics and prosthetics, including, but not limited
to:
a. scope and standards of practice,
b. licensure and registration requirements, examination
requirements, exceptions thereto, renewal
requirements, temporary licensure or registration, and
endorsement or reciprocity requirements,
c. methods and requirements for ensuring the continued
competence of licensed and registered persons,
d. grounds for probation, revocation, or suspension of
license or registration, reinstatement provisions,
e. fees, and
f. all other matters which may pertain to the practic e of
orthotics or prosthetics.
2. The Committee shall review and make recommendations to the
Board on all applications for licensure and registration.
3. The Committee shall assist and advise the Board in all
hearings related to the enforcement of the Orthotics and Prosthetics
Practice Act.
SECTION 3. This act shall become effective July 1, 2024.
SECTION 4. It being immediately necessary for the preservation
of the public peace, health or safety, an emergency is hereb y
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 5th day of March, 2024.
Presiding Officer of the Senate
Passed the House of Representatives the 15th 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.
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Governor of the State of Oklahoma
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STA TE
Received by the Office of the Secretary of State this _______ ___
day of _________________ _, 20 _______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
By: _________________________________