Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation Commission; modifying provisions related to appointment of Commission members. Effective date.

SB 859 modifies how the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) Commission members are appointed. It establishes a seven-member commission with specific appointment sources: one chief of police (appointed by the Oklahoma Association of Chiefs of Police), one sheriff (by the Oklahoma Sheriffs’ Association), one district attorney (by the District Attorneys Council), and three others appointed by the Governor, Senate President Pro Tempore, and House Speaker. Members serve seven-year terms with staggered initial terms, and police/sheriff members must be current officers who completed required peace officer training. The bill ensures appointments align with congressional district boundaries after redistricting and clarifies that lay members receive a $30 daily stipend.