ENGR. S. B. NO. 607 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 ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 607 By: Rader of the Senate and Kendrix of the House An Act relating to the Oklahoma Tax Commission; amending 68 O.S. 2021, Section 114, which relates to membership fees for Commission members or employees; authorizing Commission to pay certain organizational dues and continuing education costs; making language gender neutral; and providing an effective date . BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF TH E STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 68 O.S. 2021, Section 114, is amended to read as follows: Section 114. The Oklahoma Tax Commission ma y expend monies to pay membership fees for Commission members or employees of the Commission in applicable regional or national tax associations, dues for membership in professional organizations, and registration costs related to virtual or in -person continuing education to comply with mandatory annual hour requirements for Commission membe rs or employees of the Commission who are certified publi c accountants or licensed attorneys as the Commission deem s in the best interest of this state for education and training in tax administration, practices, and procedures, and any other fees required to be paid by an employee in the performance of his or her official duties. ENGR. S. B. NO. 607 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 SECTION 2. This act shall be come effective November 1, 2023. Passed the Senate the 2nd day of March, 2023. Presiding Officer of the Senate Passed the House of Representatives the ____ day of __________, 2023. Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives