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ENGROSSED SENATE
BILL NO. 61 By: Daniels of the Senate
and
Kendrix of the House
An Act relating to professions and occupations;
amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1000.2 , as amended by
Section 5, Chapter 116 , O.S.L. 2020, which relates to
the Construction Industries Board; extending sun set
date; 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 1000.2 , as
amended by Section 5, Chapter 116, O.S.L. 2020, is amended to read
as follows:
Section 1000.2. A. The Construction Industries Board is hereby
re-created to continue until July 1, 2023 2026, in accordance with
the provisions of the Oklahoma Sunset La w. The Board shall regulate
the plumbing, electrical and m echanical trades, the building and
construction inspectors, and the roofing contractors through the
powers and duties set fort h in the Construction Industries Board Act
and in the respective licens ing or registration acts for such
trades, or as otherwise p rovided by law.
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B. 1. Beginning July 1, 2013, the Board shall be composed of
seven (7) members appointed by the Governor wit h the advice and
consent of the Senate, as follows:
a. two members shall have at least ten (10) years’
experience in the plumbing trade, of which one shall
be a plumbing contractor and one shall be a journeyman
plumber,
b. two members shall have at least t en (10) years’
experience in the electrical trade, of which one shall
be an electrical contractor and one shall be a
journeyman electrician,
c. two members shall have at least ten (10) years ’
experience in the mechanical trade, of which one shall
be a mechanical contractor and one shall be a
mechanical journeyman, and
d. one member shall have at least ten (10) years’
experience as a building and construction inspector.
2. Members shall be appointed for staggered terms of four (4)
years, as designated by th e Governor. Members shall continue in
office until a successor is appo inted by the Governor. The Governor
shall fill all vacanci es and unexpired terms in the same manner as
the original appointment of the member whose position is to be
filled. A member may be removed by the Governor at any time.
SECTION 2. This act shall become effective July 1, 2023.
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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.
Passed the Senate the 20th day of February, 2023.
Presiding Officer of the Senate
Passed the House of Representatives the ____ day of __________,
2023.
Presiding Officer of the House
of Representatives