The bill establishes the Oklahoma Spay and Neuter Grant Program, which will be overseen by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry. The program aims to reduce animal shelter overpopulation and the euthanasia rates of cats and dogs by providing grants to local governments and animal welfare organizations for spay and neuter services. The Department will award these grants based on recommendations from the Oklahoma Spay and Neuter Grant Program Advisory Board, which will consist of various stakeholders, including a representative from a private animal shelter, a veterinarian, and members from animal control and welfare organizations. Board members will not receive compensation but will be reimbursed for travel expenses.

The bill outlines the requirements for competitive grant proposals, emphasizing the need to target low-income communities and potentially feral cat populations. The Department will evaluate proposals based on established standards and will require grant recipients to report on the use of funds, including data on spay and neuter surgeries performed. Additionally, the bill includes an appropriation of $0.00 from the Special Cash Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, to implement the program, which is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.