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OK HB3915
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mickey Dollens
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AI Summary
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Creates the Oklahoma Spay and Neuter Grant Program, overseen by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, to reduce animal shelter overpopulation and cat/dog euthanasia rates through grants to local governments and animal welfare organizations
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Establishes a 5-member Advisory Board (Commissioner of Agriculture plus 4 appointed members representing private shelters, veterinarians, animal control, and animal welfare advocacy) to recommend grant awards; board members receive no compensation but are reimbursed for travel expenses
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Grant proposals must target low-income communities to the maximum extent possible, may address feral cat populations, and may include public education components; recipients must report data on surgeries performed and outreach activities
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Redirects $20 of the Animal Friendly license plate fee to the Animal Friendly Revolving Fund (removing purchaser's option to choose deposit location), which will fund the new grant program
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Effective date is July 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Animals; spay and neuter; cats and dogs; Oklahoma Spay and Neuter Grant Program; advisory board; grants; rules; Animal Friendly Reliving Fund; animal friendly special plate fees; recodification; effective date.
Last Action
Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass Appropriations and Budget Natural Resources Subcommittee
2/9/2026