SB 1606 Summary

• Amends 70 O.S. 2011, Section 3419 relating to the Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station and Agricultural Extension Division.

• Clarifies language regarding how agricultural organizations, associations, corporations, and commodity producers may contribute funds to support agricultural research and extension programs.

• Maintains existing provisions allowing voluntary contributions through direct donations or assessment-based fees, with flexibility for donors to designate fund usage.

• Specifies that the Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges manages and allocates funds between the Experiment Station and Extension Division according to program needs.

• Effective date: November 1, 2014.