Oklahoma Educational Television Authority; sunset; effective date.

HB 1771 re-creates the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA) with a sunset provision ending its operation on July 1, 2026. The bill establishes a 13-member board including university presidents, education leaders, and seven Governor-appointed members (representing congressional districts or statewide). It specifies membership qualifications, terms, and operational rules, such as requiring a majority of appointed members to be actively engaged in education and mandating quarterly meetings. The Authority, deemed an essential state function, will operate without member compensation but with travel expense reimbursement. This procedural bill directly affects Oklahoma's public educational television operations and governance structure until the 2026 sunset date.