State Board of Examiners of Psychologists; extending sunset date. Effective date. Emergency.
SB 395 extends the expiration date for Oklahoma's State Board of Examiners of Psychologists from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026. This procedural change ensures the board can continue operating without requiring new legislative approval. The bill does not alter the board's composition (seven members, five licensed psychologists and two laypersons) or its duties under the Psychologists Licensing Act.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action May 14, 2025
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MINOR
The bill was amended during its passage from the House to the Senate, primarily involving formatting adjustments, committee report updates, and a significant extension of the sunset date for the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists from July 1, 2025 to July 1, 2028. The core policy regarding board composition and licensing requirements remains unchanged.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains the same, but the sunset date for the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists was extended by three years.
TIMELINE
The sunset date for the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists was extended from July 1, 2025 to July 1, 2028, providing additional time before the board's authority expires.
TECHNICAL
Formatting and header information were updated to reflect the Senate Floor Version, including revised committee report dates and page headers.
A new committee report was added indicating the bill should pass as amended by the Committee Substitute.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
22
Key actions
6
Committee
4
May 6, 2025
Committee
Referred for enrollment
upper
May 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 89 Nays: 0
lower
Apr 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
CR; Do Pass Administrative Rules Committee
lower
Mar 26, 2025
Introduced
First Reading
lower
Mar 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
Engrossed to House
upper
Mar 25, 2025
Committee
Referred for engrossment
upper
Mar 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Emergency passed: Ayes: 41 Nays: 6
upper
Mar 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Measure passed: Ayes: 40 Nays: 7
upper
Feb 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Administrative Rules committee; CR filed
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
First Reading
upper
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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