Oklahoma Veterans Commission; modifying appointment procedures for Commission members. Effective date.

SB 1537 updates Oklahoma's appointment process for the Veterans Commission. It requires six members to be selected from specific veterans' organizations (like the American Legion and VFW), which must now submit tax returns, mission statements, and annual veteran service statistics. The bill mandates three at-large appointments, including at least one member who served after September 11, 2001. If an organization fails to provide required documentation, the Governor may appoint an at-large member temporarily. The changes take effect November 1, 2026.