The measures include those covering education, workers comp and agency consolidation.
Tulsa World
By BARBARA HOBEROCK World Capitol Bureau
Published: 5/25/20111:45 AM
Last Modified: 5/25/20113:55 AM
OKLAHOMA CITY - Gov. Mary Fallin signed several bills Tuesday, including one that reconstitutes the state Board of Education.
"I think this is one of the best sessions for pro-growth, pro-jobs and creating a pro-business environment in Oklahoma," the governor said during a bill-signing ceremony.
Several of the measures were part of her legislative agenda. The Legislature concluded work May 20 and is expected to formally end the session Friday.
State Board of Education: Senate Bill 435 requires six members of the state Board of Education to be appointed by the governor to serve for four years at the pleasure of the governor. The state superintendent also serves as a member and leads the board as the seventh member.
Previously, the governor had appointed board members to serve staggered terms ranging from one year to six years... FULL ARTICLE
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