OK HB2498

Appropriates funds to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry for fiscal year ending June 30, 2011, with specific categorical breakdowns for divisions and programs including Animal Industry Services, Food Safety, Forestry Services, and Rural Fire programs.

Sets budgetary limitations on full-time-equivalent employees and lease-purchase agreements for the department during the fiscal year.

Establishes that appropriated funds may be budgeted for either FY-11 or FY-12, with strict encumbrance and expenditure deadlines (funds must be expended by November 15 of the respective fiscal year or they lapse).

Grants the Commissioner authority to set employee compensation and duties as needed, with the Commissioner's salary not to exceed a specified amount.

Declares an emergency clause to make the act effective immediately upon passage and approval, with an effective date of July 1, 2010.