HB 1029: Sunset; Oklahoma Funeral Board; extending sunset year. - Oklahoma

Floor (House) → Floor (Senate) · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was converted from the House version to the Senate floor version, with substantive changes to the Oklahoma Funeral Board's composition and appointment rules. The Senate version extends the Board's termination date from July 1, 2024 to July 1, 2026, and modifies membership requirements to allow reappointment after serving two consecutive terms. Additionally, the Senate version clarifies that unexpired terms do not count toward the two-term limit and adds a committee report indicating the bill should pass.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on the Oklahoma Funeral Board, but the applicability of membership terms and appointment procedures has been modified to extend the Board's existence and adjust term limits.

TIMELINE

Extended the Oklahoma Funeral Board's termination date from July 1, 2024 to July 1, 2026.

ELIGIBILITY

Changed membership term rules to allow reappointment after two consecutive terms, with unexpired terms not counting toward the limit.

REQUIREMENT

Added a committee report recommending the bill pass on April 3, 2025.

TECHNICAL

Converted document from House floor version to Senate floor version with updated formatting and page headers.

House Committee Substitute → Floor (House) · 3 edits

MINOR

This bill changes the version of HB 1029 from the House Committee Substitute to the Floor version for the House. The substantive content of the bill remains the same, with only formatting and header information updated to reflect it is now the floor version. The bill re-creates the Oklahoma Funeral Board and modifies its sunset date from July 1, 2024 to July 1, 2026.

Scope change

No substantive scope change; the bill continues to apply to the Oklahoma Funeral Board with the same membership requirements and appointment processes.

TECHNICAL

Header information updated to reflect Floor version instead of Committee Substitute

Committee report information added indicating the bill should pass as amended and coauthored

TIMELINE

Sunset date for the Oklahoma Funeral Board extended from July 1, 2024 to July 1, 2026

Enrolled (final version) → House Committee Substitute · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill was renumbered and formatted as a Committee Substitute version of HB 1029, with minor formatting adjustments to the text layout. The substantive content of the bill remains unchanged, including the re-creation of the Oklahoma Funeral Board with a sunset date of July 1, 2026, and the same composition requirements for board members.

Scope change

None - the bill's scope and applicability remain unchanged

TECHNICAL

Document formatting and numbering were updated from Enrolled version to Committee Substitute version, including page number reorganization and line number adjustments

Minor text spacing and line break adjustments were made throughout the document for formatting consistency

Engrossed → Enrolled (final version) · 4 edits · May 8, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was finalized and enrolled after passing both legislative chambers and receiving gubernatorial approval. The most significant substantive change is the extension of the Oklahoma Funeral Board's sunset date from July 1, 2024 to July 1, 2026, ensuring the board continues to operate for two additional years. The board composition requirements were also strengthened by adding specific qualifications for funeral director members, including active licensing and residency requirements during service.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on the Oklahoma Funeral Board, but the sunset timeline was extended to keep the board operational longer.

TIMELINE

Extended the Oklahoma Funeral Board sunset date from July 1, 2024 to July 1, 2026

REQUIREMENT

Added explicit requirement that funeral director board members must maintain active licenses and residency throughout their service

Added requirement that two public members include one person licensed in healthcare who is not a funeral service professional

TECHNICAL

Added final approval signatures from House, Senate, Governor, and Secretary of State indicating bill completion

Introduced → Engrossed · 2 edits · May 7, 2025

MINOR

This bill amends the Oklahoma Funeral Board sunset provisions, extending the Board's termination date from July 1, 2024 to July 1, 2026, and updates the bill's formatting to reflect its progress through the legislative process. The substantive change is the two-year extension of the Board's existence.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on the Oklahoma Funeral Board, but the sunset timeline has been extended.

TIMELINE

Extended the Oklahoma Funeral Board's sunset date from July 1, 2024 to July 1, 2026, allowing the Board to continue operating for two additional years.

TECHNICAL

Updated document formatting and headers to reflect the bill's progression from 'Introduced' to 'Engrossed' status, including adding co-sponsor information and legislative passage dates.

Sunset; Oklahoma Funeral Board; extending sunset year.

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