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Oklahoma House Subcommittee Advances Spay and Neuter Grant Program Bill HB 1046

Original title: Animals; spay and neuter; cats and dogs; Oklahoma Spay and Neuter Grant Program; Spay and Neuter Grant Program Advisory Board; grants; rules; appropriation; effective date.

Last action · February 17, 2025: Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass Appropriations and Budget Natural Resources Subcommittee

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What This Bill Proposed

Representative Dollens introduced HB 1046 to establish the Oklahoma Spay and Neuter Grant Program and its advisory board, advancing the bill through the s and Budget Natural Resources Subcommittee on February 17, 2025.

Why it matters

The measure establishes a new state grant program and advisory board aimed at feline and canine population management, carrying potential funding and regulatory changes for animal welfare operations across Oklahoma.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Animal welfare organizations

Eligible entities may apply for and receive grants distributed through the newly established Oklahoma Spay and Neuter Grant Program.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main purpose of HB 1046?
HB 1046 establishes the Oklahoma Spay and Neuter Grant Program and a supporting advisory board to provide grants and set rules regarding cat and dog spay and neuter services.
How did the committee vote on HB 1046?
The s and Budget Natural Resources Subcommittee approved the bill with a 6-4 vote, issuing a 'Do Pass' recommendation.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · passed the House.

Procedural history

5 actions
  1. Feb 17, 2025HouseFloor
    Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass Appropriations and Budget Natural Resources Subcommittee
  2. Feb 4, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred to Appropriations and Budget Natural Resources Subcommittee
  3. Feb 4, 2025HouseCommittee
    Second Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget
  4. Feb 3, 2025House
    Authored by Representative Dollens
  5. Feb 3, 2025HouseIntroduced
    First Reading

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Alonso-Sandoval, Newton, Townley and 9 more
PersonAlonso-Sandoval“Subcommittee member voting yea”Map →
PersonNewton“Subcommittee member voting yea”Map →
PersonTownley“Subcommittee member voting yea”Map →
PersonJim Grego“Committee Chairman and voting member”Map →
PersonPatzkowsky“Subcommittee member voting yea”Map →
PersonDollens“House author of HB 1046”Map →
locationOklahoma“State jurisdiction for the grant program”Map →
PersonShaw“Subcommittee member voting nay”Map →
PersonHall“Subcommittee member voting nay”Map →
PersonWilk“Subcommittee member voting nay”Map →
PersonProvenzano“Subcommittee member voting yea”Map →
PersonSmith“Subcommittee member voting nay”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.oklegislature.gov

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