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ENGROSSED SENATE
BILL NO. 63 By: Daniels of the Senate
and
Kendrix of the House
An Act relating to professions and occupatio ns;
amending 59 O.S. 2021, Se ction 1873, which relates to
the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug
Counselors; extending sunset date; providing an
effective date; and declaring an emergency .
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAH OMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1 873, is
amended to read as follo ws:
Section 1873. A. There is hereby re -created, to continue until
July 1, 2023 2026, in accordance with the provisions of the Oklahoma
Sunset Law, the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alco hol and Drug
Counselors, consisting of seven (7) members, to be appoint ed by the
Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, as follows:
1. a. Six members who shall be alcohol and drug counselors
certified by an entity recognized to do professiona l
alcohol and drug counseli ng certification in this
state; provided, however, five of such members shall
subsequently secure licensure and one such memb er
shall subsequently secure certification, pursuant to
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the provisions of the Licensed Alcohol and Drug
Counselors Act, no later th an January 1, 2005.
b. Thereafter, five memb ers shall be licensed alcohol and
drug counselors at the time of appointment, and one
member shall be certified as an alcohol and drug
counselor at the time of appointment.
c. Pursuant to the provisions of this p aragraph, the
Governor shall appoint:
(1) four members from a list of names submitted by
the Oklahoma Drug and Alcohol Profes sional
Counselors Association,
(2) one member from a list of names submitted by the
Oklahoma Substance A buse Services Alliance, and
(3) one member from a list of names submitt ed by the
Oklahoma Citizen Advocates for Recovery and
Treatment Association.
d. One member shall be appointed from and shall represent
the general public. Such member shall be a reside nt
of this state who has at tained the age of majority and
shall not be, nor shall ever have been, a licensed or
certified alcohol and drug counselor, or the spouse of
a licensed or certified alcohol and drug counselor, or
a person who has ever had any mate rial financial
interest in the provision of alcohol and drug
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counseling services or has engaged in any activity
directly related to the practice of alco hol and drug
counseling.
2. The composition of the Board shall include five members who
hold a master’s or higher degree and one m ember whose highest degree
held is a bachelor’s degree.
3. The Governor shall appoint the members to the Board no later
than July 1, 2004.
B. Each member of the Board appointed as a licensed alcohol and
drug counselor shall:
1. Be certified or licensed to engage in the practice of
alcohol and drug counseling in this state and shall be in good
standing; and
2. Have at least three (3) years of experience in the practice
of alcohol and drug counseling in this state.
C. Two of the members initially appoint ed shall serve three-
year terms; two shall s erve four-year terms and three shall serve
five-year terms, as designated by the Governor. Thereafter, the
terms of all members shall be five (5) years.
D. A vacancy on the Board shal l be filled in the same man ner as
the original appointment for the bala nce of the unexpired term.
Members may succeed themselves but shall serve no mor e than two
consecutive terms. Each member shall serve until a successor is
appointed and qualified.
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E. Members of the Board may b e removed from office for one or
more of the following reasons:
1. The refusal or inability for any reason to perform the
duties of a Board member in an efficient, responsible and
professional manner;
2. The misuse of office fo r pecuniary or material gai n or for
personal advantage for self or anot her;
3. A violation of the laws or rules governing the practice of
alcohol and drug counseling; or
4. Conviction of a felony as verified by a certified copy of
the record of the court of conviction.
F. Members of the Board shall serve without compensati on, but
shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary travel expenses as
provided in the State Travel Reimbursement Act.
SECTION 2. This act shall become effective July 1, 2023.
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.
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Passed the Senate the 7th 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