Gov. Mary Fallin has signed an executive order that appears to override some provisions of a new drunken-driving law.
The Oklahoman reports Fallin signed legislation earlier this month containing provisions that abolished the appeals process individuals can use to try to keep their licenses after being arrested.
Several DUI defense attorneys were concerned the changes could be interpreted to give the Public Safety Department permission to annul someone's license without providing a chance for the person to legally challenge the action.
Fallin signed an executive order last week addressing that concern. It re-establishes individuals' rights to administrative hearings before the department can revoke their licenses, absent another due-process procedure.
The bill's authors question whether the order was necessary and say they're annoyed Fallin made the change without consulting them.