State government; granting the Commission on the Status of Women the ability to manage personnel in coordination with the Office of Management and Enterprise Services. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1407 grants the Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women authority to manage its own personnel in coordination with the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES), rather than having staff managed solely by OMES. It updates how the Commission handles its revolving fund, allowing OMES to manage funds raised or donated to support the Commission’s work, with expenditures directed by the Commission. The bill directly affects the Commission’s operations, enabling more direct control over staffing and financial resources. These changes aim to streamline the Commission’s ability to address gender equity issues as outlined in its duties. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.