Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma SB563: County planning commission; personnel; chair of the board; composition of board. Effective date. Emergency.
Status: Signed into law, May 29, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to the county planning commission; amending 19 O.S. 2021, Section 868.2, which relates to the personnel of the county planning commission; establishing that the chair of the board of county commissioners or their designee shall be a member of the county planning commission; providing process for appointing remaining members; establishing terms of two years; amending 19 O.S. 2021, Section 868.3, which relates to personnel and procedure of the county board of adjustment…
From the enrolled text, May 14, 2026:
An Act relating to the county planning commission; amending 19 O.S. 2021, Section 868.2, which relates to the personnel of the county planning commission; establishing that the chair of the board of county commissioners or their designee shall be a member of the county planning commission; providing process for appointing remaining members; establishing terms of two years; amending 19 O.S. 2021, Section 868.3, which relates to personnel and procedure of the county board of adjustment; requiring the county board of adjustment to be composed of three, five, or seven appointed resident property owners of the county; providing process for the appointment of members; establishing terms of members; permitting the board of county commissioners to retain private legal counsel to represent and advise the county board of adjustment; clarifying certain actions adopted or enacted pursuant to certain provisions shall remain in full force until amended, revised, or replaced; providing for codification; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: Boards of county commissioners SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 19 O.S. 2021, Section 868.2, is amended to read as follows: Section 868.2. The county planning commission shall be composed of seven (7) members to be appointed by the board of county commissioners. One member shall be a member the chair of the board of county commissioners or their designee and the remaining six members shall be residents …
Sponsors
- (R, SD-036) · primary sponsor