An Act ENROLLED 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 . SUBJECT: Professional costs 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 c ertified public 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 performan ce of his or her official duties. SECTION 2. This act shall be come effective November 1, 2023. ENR. S. B. NO. 607 Page 2 Passed the Senate the 2nd day of March, 2023. Presiding Officer of the Senate Passed the House of Representatives the 20th day of April, 2023. 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: _______________________________ __