Sen. Micheal Bergstrom

Maddy summaryHB 1037 extends the expiration date of the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026. This procedural bill modifies the sunset date in existing law without changing the board's composition, appointment process, or responsibilities. The board, which oversees licensing for alcohol and drug counselors, will continue operating under current rules for one additional year.

Maddy summaryHB 1038 extends the expiration date of Oklahoma's Long-Term Care Facility Advisory Council from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, under the Oklahoma Sunset Law. The council, composed of 13 members representing healthcare providers, facility operators, and the public, advises the State Commissioner of Health on long-term care services. It reviews care quality, facility standards, and regulatory practices under the Nursing Home Care Act, Residential Care Act, and Adult Day Care Act. This bill directly affects the council's continued operation and the long-term care facilities it oversees. The change does not alter the council's composition, duties, or funding.

Maddy summaryHB 1041 extends the operational deadline for Oklahoma's State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, under the state's Sunset Law. This bill does not create new rules or change the board's responsibilities but ensures the board continues operating to oversee licensing for professionals like counselors, family therapists, and behavioral practitioners. The board regulates licensure standards, handles complaints, and develops rules for these professions. The extension affects the board members, licensees, and the public relying on licensed behavioral health services, but it does not alter existing licensing requirements or policies.

Maddy summaryHB 1042 extends the sunset date for Oklahoma's Opioid Overdose Fatality Review Board from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026. This procedural bill does not alter the Board's existing duties, which include reviewing opioid overdose deaths, collecting data, and making recommendations to prevent future overdoses. The Board continues to coordinate with agencies like law enforcement, medical systems, and the Child Death Review Board to analyze cases involving adults aged 18+. The extension ensures the Board can maintain its work on overdose prevention without disruption. This change directly affects the Board's operational timeline but not its core functions.

Maddy summaryHB 1039 extends the expiration date of Oklahoma's State Anatomical Board from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, under the state's Sunset Law. The bill re-creates the Board, which oversees the registration of anatomical donor programs and non-transplant tissue banks, and designates agents to manage the handling of human anatomical materials for medical education and research. It specifies the Board's membership, including medical school deans, department heads, higher education representatives, and a gubernatorial appointee. The Board retains authority to establish rules, manage records, and exempt institutions from its provisions, with related expenses covered by designated agents rather than state funds.

Maddy summaryHB 1036 extends the expiration date of Oklahoma's State Board of Licensed Social Workers from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, under the state's Sunset Law. The bill re-creates the seven-member Board, requiring three licensed social workers or clinical social workers, two social work associates or master's social workers, one representative from the Oklahoma chapter of the National Association of Social Workers, and one public member with no social work ties. The Board retains its role in enforcing Oklahoma's Social Worker's Licensing Act, which governs the licensing and practice of social workers statewide. This extension ensures the Board continues its regulatory duties without needing new authorization before 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a change to the Oklahoma Constitution to explicitly state that only United States citizens who are at least 18 years old and residents of the state are eligible to vote. The amendment aims to clarify existing voting qualifications by removing any ambiguity about citizenship requirements for qualified electors. If approved by voters, the change would update the state's constitutional text to reinforce that citizenship is a mandatory condition for voting. The measure is currently being processed through the legislative and executive branches for potential placement on the ballot.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the sunset date for the Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2026, ensuring the regulatory body remains in operation. It updates the board's composition to include eleven members appointed by the Governor, specifying requirements such as age, education, and professional experience for each seat. The legislation also clarifies appointment procedures for congressional districts, establishes term lengths of four years, and outlines rules for board meetings, reporting, and member removal. An emergency clause is included to allow the changes to take effect immediately upon approval.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Oklahoma State Commissioner of Health to update rules for intermediate care facilities serving individuals with intellectual disabilities. The updated regulations will address staffing ratios and staff training qualifications while allowing flexibility based on facility size and resident needs. The Commissioner must consider federal standards and gather input from care facilities, staff, and resident representatives when making these changes. The law takes effect on November 1, 2024.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the sunset date for the Oklahoma Accountancy Board from July 1, 2023, to July 1, 2026, ensuring the agency continues to regulate accountants and firms. It establishes specific requirements for the board's seven members, including a mix of certified public accountants, permit holders, and public members with relevant financial experience. The legislation also mandates that the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants provide a list of qualified candidates to assist the Governor in making appointments. Additionally, the bill requires that any member serving an unexpired term must be confirmed by the Senate during the next regular session to continue their service.