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HB 3378

Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology; board members; terms; emergency.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kelly Hines and 1 co-sponsor

HB 3378 restructures Oklahoma's science and technology board governance by modifying member terms and qualifications with immediate emergency effect.

Coauthored by Representative Dollens
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Bill Summary · HB 3378

Legislative bill overview

HB 3378 modifies the governance structure of Oklahoma's Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (CAST) by adjusting board member terms and qualifications. The bill includes emergency provisions, suggesting the changes are intended to take effect immediately upon passage rather than following the standard effective date.

Why is this important

CAST is responsible for administering Oklahoma's science and technology initiatives, research commercialization, and innovation funding. Changes to board composition and term lengths directly affect how the organization operates, sets priorities, and allocates public resources for technology development and economic competitiveness.

Potential points of contention

  • Term length implications: Shorter or longer board terms affect continuity versus accountability; the bill's specific term changes are not detailed in available summaries
  • Board composition criteria: Modifications to member qualifications could alter expertise levels or stakeholder representation on the board
  • Emergency declaration justification: The emergency clause bypasses normal legislative procedures; the stated rationale for why immediate implementation is necessary is unclear from available information

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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