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31		-	STATE OF OKLAHOMA
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33		-	1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025)
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36	29		BILL NO. 396 By: Bergstrom of the Senate
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45	38		An Act relating to professions and occupations;
46	39		amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1873, as amended by
47	40		Section 1, Chapter 88, O.S.L. 2023 (59 O.S. Supp.
48	41		2024, Section 1873), which relates to the Oklahoma
49	42		Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors;
50	43		extending sunset date; updating statutory language;
51	44		providing an effective date; and declaring an
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57	50		BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
58	51		SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1873, as
59	52		amended by Section 1, Chapter 88, O.S.L. 2023 (59 O.S. Supp. 2024,
60	53		Section 1873), is amended to read as follows:
61	54		Section 1873. A. There is hereby re -created, to continue until
62	55		July 1, 2025 July 1, 2028, in accordance with the provisions of the
63	56		Oklahoma Sunset Law, the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug
64	57		Counselors, consisting of seven (7) members, to be appointe d by the
65	58		Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, a s follows:
	59	+	1. a. Six members who shall be alcohol and drug counselors
	60	+	certified by an entity recognized to do professional
	61	+	alcohol and drug counseling certification in this
	62	+	state; provided, however, five of such members shall
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93		-	1. a. Six members who shall be alcohol and drug counselors
94		-	certified by an entity recognized to do professional
95		-	alcohol and drug counseling certification in this
96		-	state; provided, however, five of such members shall
97	89		subsequently secure licensure and one such member
98	90		shall subsequently secure certification, pursuant to
99	91		the provisions of the Licensed Alcohol and Drug
100	92		Counselors Act, no later than January 1, 2005.
101	93		b. Thereafter, five membe rs shall be licensed alcohol and
102	94		drug counselors at the time of appointment, and one
103	95		member shall be certified as an alcohol and drug
104	96		counselor at the time of appointment.
105	97		c. Pursuant to the provisions of this paragraph, the
106	98		Governor shall appoint:
107	99		(1) four members from a list of names submitted by
108	100		the Oklahoma Drug and Alcohol Professional
109	101		Counselors Counselor Association,
110	102		(2) one member from a list of names submitted by the
111	103		Oklahoma Substance Abuse Services Alliance, and
112	104		(3) one member from a list of name s submitted by the
113	105		Oklahoma Citizen Advocates for Recovery and
114	106		Treatment Transformation Association.
115	107		d. One member shall be appointed from and shall represent
116	108		the general public. Such member shall be a resident
	109	+	of this state who has attained the age of majority and
	110	+	shall not be, nor shall ever have been, a licensed o r
	111	+	certified alcohol and drug counselor, or the spouse of
	112	+	a licensed or certified alcohol and drug counselor, or
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144		-	of this state who has attained the age of majority and
145		-	shall not be, nor shall ever have been, a licensed or
146		-	certified alcohol and drug counselor, or the spouse of
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148	139		a person who has ever had any material financial
149	140		interest in the provision of alc ohol and drug
150	141		counseling services or has engaged in any activit y
151	142		directly related to the practice of alcohol and drug
152	143		counseling.
153	144		2. The composition of the Board shall include five members who
154	145		hold a master’s or higher degree and one member whose highest degree
155	146		held is a bachelor’s degree.
156	147		3. The Governor shall appo int the members to the Board no later
157	148		than July 1, 2004.
158	149		B. Each member of the Board appointed as a licensed alcohol and
159	150		drug counselor shall:
160	151		1. Be certified or licensed to engage in the pra ctice of
161	152		alcohol and drug counseling in this state and shall be in good
162	153		standing; and
163	154		2. Have at least three (3) years of experience in the practice
164	155		of alcohol and drug counseling in this state.
165	156		C. Two of the members initially appointed shall serve three -
166	157		year terms; two shall serve four -year terms; and three shall serve
	158	+	five-year terms, as designated by the Governor. Thereafter, the
	159	+	terms of all members shall be five (5) years.
	160	+	D. A vacancy on the Board shall be filled in the same manner as
	161	+	the original appointment for the balance of the unexpired term.
	162	+	Members may succeed themselves but shall serve no more than two
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194		-	five-year terms, as designated by the Governor. Thereafter, the
195		-	terms of all members shall be five (5) years.
196		-	D. A vacancy on the Board shall be filled in the same manner as
197		-	the original appointment for the balance of the unexpired term.
198		-	Members may succeed themselves but shall serve no more than two
199	189		consecutive terms. Each member shall serve until a successor is
200	190		appointed and qualified.
201	191		E. Members of the Board may be removed from office for one or
202	192		more of the following reasons:
203	193		1. The refusal or inability for any reason to perform the
204	194		duties of a Board member in an efficient, responsible and
205	195		professional manner;
206	196		2. The misuse of office for pecuniary or material gain or for
207	197		personal advantage for self or another;
208	198		3. A violation of the laws or ru les governing the practice of
209	199		alcohol and drug counseling; or
210	200		4. Conviction of a felony as verified by a certified copy of
211	201		the record of the court of conviction.
212	202		F. Members of the Board shall serve without compensation, but
213	203		shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary travel expenses as
214	204		provided in the State Travel Reimbursement Act.
215	205		SECTION 2. This act shall become effective July 1, 2025.
216	206		SECTION 3. It being immediately necessary for the preservation
217	207		of the public peace, health or safety, an emergency is hereby
	208	+	declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and
	209	+	be in full force from and after its passage and approval.
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245		-	declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and
246		-	be in full force from and after its passa ge and approval.
	236	+	Passed the Senate the 25th day of March, 2025.
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248		-	COMMITTEE REPORT BY: COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, dated
249		-	04/08/2025 - DO PASS.
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	240	+	Presiding Officer of the Senate
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	243	+	Passed the House of Representatives the ____ day of __________,
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