Practice of psychology; removing certain limitation on appointees to the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. Effective date.

SB 1045 removes a requirement that the Oklahoma Governor must appoint psychologists to the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists from a specific list provided by the Oklahoma State Psychological Association. The bill allows the Governor to consider recommendations from any statewide psychological organization, state chapter of a national organization, or other groups when making these appointments. This change affects how the Governor selects five psychologist members of the seven-member board, which oversees psychology licensing in Oklahoma. The bill does not alter the board's composition (five psychologists, two lay members), responsibilities, or the process for filling vacancies. It becomes effective November 1, 2025.