STATE OF OKLAHOMA

1st Session of the 54th Legislature (2013)

SENATE BILL 593	By:	Jolley

AS INTRODUCED

An Act relating to the State Regents for Higher Education; amending 70 O.S. 2011, Section 3203, which relates to certain duties of the State Regents; making language gender neutral; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1.     AMENDATORY     70 O.S. 2011, Section 3203, is amended to read as follows:
Section 3203.  (a) Each member of the State Regents shall take and subscribe to the oaths required of state officials generally.
(b) Each member of the State Regents shall be allowed necessary travel expenses, as may be approved by the State Regents pursuant to the State Travel Reimbursement Act.
(c) No member or employee of the State Regents shall directly or indirectly recommend to any state educational institution, or official or board of regents thereof, the employment of any person by such institution.  Any violation of this paragraph by any such member or employee shall constitute a cause for his removal from office.
SECTION 2.  This act shall become effective July 1, 2013.
SECTION 3.  It being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and approval.

54-1-396	EB	1/16/2013 2:56:03 PM