STATE OF OKLAHOMA

1st Session of the 54th Legislature (2013)

SENATE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION 13	By:	Simpson

AS INTRODUCED

A Concurrent Resolution rejecting proposed rules of the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs relating to transfer or discharge of a resident of an Oklahoma Veterans Center and the appeal process.

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Oklahoma Administrative Procedures Act, Section 250 et seq. of Title 75 of the Oklahoma Statutes, the Legislature is vested with the authority to reject any administrative rule adopted by an administrative agency in the event that the Legislature finds that the rule is not consistent with legislative intent; and
WHEREAS, it is the finding of the Legislature that certain proposed rules of the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically O.A.R. 770:10-3-4, relating to the transfer or discharge of a resident from an Oklahoma Veterans Center for certain reasons, and O.A.R. 770:10-3-5, relating to the appeals process for residents objecting to discharge, are not consistent with legislative intent and should be rejected.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE 1ST SESSION OF THE 54TH OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN:
THAT rule O.A.R. 770:10-3-4, relating to the transfer or discharge of a resident from an Oklahoma Veterans Center for certain reasons, and O.A.R. 770:10-3-5, be hereby rejected and declared null, void and of no force or effect.

54-1-1644	LG	3/25/2013 10:46:24 AM