State employees; increasing number of authorized employees for the State Board of Licensed Social Workers. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 360 increases the maximum number of full-time-equivalent employees authorized for the State Board of Licensed Social Workers in Oklahoma. The bill amends Section 3601.1 of state law to raise the staffing cap for this board (currently listed as 12 employees), though the exact new number isn't specified in the provided text. This change directly affects the State Board of Licensed Social Workers, enabling it to hire more staff to carry out its regulatory duties. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and was designated an emergency to expedite implementation.