Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; modifying appointing authority of the Commissioner. Effective date.

SB 1506 modifies Oklahoma's appointment process for the Commissioner of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. It changes Section 2-101 to state that the Commissioner, appointed by the Governor with Senate advice and consent, may now be removed from office by a two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers. The bill also updates statutory references to align with the department's current name. This procedural change directly affects the Commissioner's position and the legislative authority over their removal, effective November 1, 2026.