Oklahoma · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 1688: Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department; transferring duties of the Executive Director to the Commission; removing authority of Governor to appoint Director. Effective date.

In committee Last action February 3, 2026: Second Reading referred to Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism

Plain-language summary

SB 1688 is a bill introduced in the Oklahoma Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department; transferring duties of the Executive Director to the Commission; removing authority of Governor to appoint Director. Effective date. Primary sponsor: Carri Hicks (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): Second Reading referred to Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Carri Hicks (Democratic).