Senate Bill No. 750 establishes the Canine Cooperative Grant Program under the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management, aimed at providing financial assistance to law enforcement and fire departments for the acquisition, training, and medical expenses of law enforcement and search, rescue, and recovery canines. The bill mandates that the canines be trained according to state law and agency standards, ensuring they are specifically allocated for use by law enforcement officers and fire departments.
Additionally, the bill creates a revolving fund known as the Canine Cooperative Grant Program Revolving Fund, which will consist of funds from legislative appropriations, private donations, and federal grants. The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management is authorized to retain 5% of the fund's proceeds for program administration. The bill sets annual grant limits of up to $10,000 for each county sheriff, municipal police department, and fire department for canine purchases or training, as well as for reimbursement of medical expenses for canines injured in the line of service. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.