State government; providing for removal of certain Director of state agencies by a majority vote of the Legislature. Effective date.

SB 1961 would change the process for removing certain state agency leaders in Oklahoma, requiring a majority vote of the Legislature instead of allowing the Governor to remove them unilaterally. It affects positions including the Commissioner of Mental Health, Director of Corrections, and Director of Transportation, among others. The bill amends multiple statutes to specify that these officials can only be removed by a majority vote in both legislative chambers. This is a procedural change to state governance structure, not a policy shift affecting public services.