House Bill No. 1579 amends Section 2-4-107 of Title 10A of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to the salaries and expenses of juvenile bureaus. The bill modifies the salary limitations for the director and employees of the juvenile bureau and any associated detention homes. Specifically, it removes the previous salary caps that restricted the director's salary to no more than 90% of county Class A officers and other employees to 85% of Class A county officers. The judge of the Juvenile Division will continue to have the authority to set salaries and expenses, but the specific percentage limitations have been eliminated.

Additionally, the bill outlines the funding structure for juvenile bureaus, stating that all expenses related to the bureau will be a county charge or funded by a special sales tax dedicated to juvenile programs. It also clarifies the responsibilities of the county excise board in making necessary appropriations for salaries and expenses. The bill removes a provision regarding the representation of juvenile bureaus in lawsuits, allowing for the possibility of private counsel if the district attorney has a conflict of interest. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.