ENGR. H. B. NO. 1032 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 HOUSE BILL NO. 1032 By: Kendrix of the House and Bergstrom of the Senate An Act relating to sunset; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 481, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 283, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 481), which relates to the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision; re-creating the Board; and modifying the termination date. BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 59 O.S. 2021, Section 481, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 283, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 481), is amended to read as follows: Section 481. A State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision hereinafter referred to as the "Board", is hereby re -created, to continue until July 1, 2025 2030, in accordance with the provisions of the Oklahoma Sunset Law. The Board shall be composed of seve n (7) allopathic physicians licensed to practice medicine in this state and represent the public and four (4) lay members. The physician members of the Board shall be graduates of legally chartered medical schools recognized by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education or the Liaison Council on Medical Education. ENGR. H. B. NO. 1032 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 The physician members shall have actively practiced as licensed physicians continuously in this state for the three (3) years immediately preceding their appointment to the Board. All memb ers of the Board shall be residents of this state and shall be appointed by the Governor as provided for in Section 482 of this title. Al l present members of the Board shall continue to serve for the remainder of their current terms. Passed the House of Representatives the 24th day of February, 2025. Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives Passed the Senate the _____day of_________, 2025. Presiding Officer of the Senate