OK HB1437

Expands the Oklahoma Agriculture Enhancement and Diversification Program to add a new category for agricultural event grants or loans for expansion or creation of events that benefit and further public interest in agriculture.

Modifies application preference criteria to include consideration of proposals for agricultural events that benefit the entire state or a large geographic region of the state.

Prohibits consideration of applications for agricultural events that do not result in expansion of the event or encourage additional public interest in the event.

Updates references throughout the statute from "State Board of Agriculture" to "Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry" to reflect current agency structure.

Declares an emergency clause to make the act effective immediately upon passage and approval.