Governor signs bill putting human rights agency under AG's office

 
BY MICHAEL MCNUTT mmcnutt@opubco.com
Published: May 19, 2011

Gov. Mary Fallin signed legislation Wednesday that puts the Oklahoma Human Rights Commission under the attorney general's office.

Backers of Senate Bill 763 said the move will save tax dollars through the consolidation of shared administrative services while continuing to protect citizens from discrimination and human rights violations.

The measure, which takes effect Nov. 1, creates the office of civil r...


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