Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

SB 1430 — Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; modifying appointing authority of the Commissioner. Effective date.

Last action — Coauthored by Representative Newton (principal House author)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

42 added · 58 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to Bill SB 1430 clarify the process for appointing the Commissioner of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services in Oklahoma. Specifically, it states that the Commissioner will be appointed by the Governor and requires confirmation from the Senate, but the Governor also has the authority to remove the Commissioner without cause. This change is significant because it strengthens the Governor's control over the leadership of the Department, which could streamline decision-making and accountability within mental health services.

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STATE OF OKLAHOMA 2 2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026) 3 SENATE BILL 1430 By:
SENATE FLOOR VERSION February 23, 2026 3 SENATE BILL NO.
Jech 4 5 AS INTRODUCED 7 An Act relating to the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services;
1430 By:
Jech 5 An Act relating to the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services;
Compensation for the Commissioner shall be Req.
Compensation for the Commissioner shall be determined by the Governor.
No.
The Commissioner may be removed from SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB1430 SFLR Page 1 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) office by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members elected to and constituting each chamber of the Legislature Board.
3062 Page 1 determined by the Governor.
The Commissioner may be removed from 2 office by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members elected to and 3 constituting each chamber of the Legislature Board.
The Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services 5 shall exercise all functions of the state in relation to the 6 administration and operation of all state facilities for the care 7 and treatment of the mentally ill and drug- or alcohol-dependent persons.
The Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services shall exercise all functions of the state in relation to the administration and operation of all state facilities for the care and treatment of the mentally ill and drug- or alcohol-dependent persons.
9 B.
B.
60-2-3062 DC 1/6/2026 2:45:05 PM Req.
COMMITTEE REPORT BY:
No.
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES February 23, 2026 - DO PASS SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB1430 SFLR Page 2 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments)
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Action History

  1. Coauthored by Representative Newton (principal House author)

  2. Placed on General Order

  3. Reported Do Pass Health and Human Services committee; CR filed

  4. Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services

  5. Authored by Senator Jech

  6. First Reading

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Health & Human Services

Passed 8 Yea · 2 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 5200
Democrat 3000
Total 8200
% of votes cast 80%20%0%0%
How each member voted (10)
Member Party Vote
Carri Hicks Democrat Yea
Jo Anna Dossett Democrat Yea
Nikki Nice Democrat Yea
Adam Pugh Republican Yea
Bill Coleman Republican Yea
Brenda Stanley Republican Yea
John Haste Republican Yea
Julie McIntosh Republican Nay
Lisa Standridge Republican Nay
Paul Rosino Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1430?
SB 1430 is sponsored by Darcy Jech (Republican) and Carl Newton (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1430?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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