Gov. Kevin Stitt vetoed a bill Monday that would extend the sunset date of the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education for five more years, calling the council “redundant” and “dormant.”

House Bill 3006, by Rep. Gerrid Kendrix, R-Altus, and Sen. Micheal Bergstrom, R-Adair, would have extended the lifetime of the council until July 1, 2031. State agencies and boards often have sunset dates to ensure they remain necessary and effective.

The measure to extend its sunset date was enrolled and sent to the governor last week.