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 bureau employees. The bill modifies the salary limitations for the director and other 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 now have the authority to set salaries without these specific percentage limitations.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the responsibilities regarding the budget for the juvenile bureau, stating that all expenses related to the bureau will be a county charge or funded by a dedicated special sales tax. It also outlines the process for the county excise board to make necessary appropriations for salaries and expenses. The provision that previously required the district attorney to represent the juvenile bureau in lawsuits has been deleted, allowing for alternative representation if a conflict of interest arises. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.