Law enforcement education and training; modifying certain background investigation requirement; effective date.

HB 1190 creates the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) as a formal state agency in Oklahoma, directly affecting law enforcement officers and contractors who handle sensitive records. The bill modifies background check requirements by mandating that all CLEET-certified personnel undergo criminal history searches through the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI), including fingerprint submissions to the FBI for national checks. It establishes a 13-member Council with specific appointments from law enforcement agencies, tribal leaders, sheriffs, and training organizations to set certification standards, oversee training programs, and manage educational scholarships. The bill also authorizes CLEET to appoint an Executive Director with specific qualifications and commission staff as peace officers for agency duties. (Note: The bill failed passage on March 26, 2025, with 33 yes votes against 58 no votes.)