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.

HB 1046 creates the Oklahoma Spay and Neuter Grant Program, overseen by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, to reduce animal shelter overpopulation and euthanasia by funding spay/neuter services for cats and dogs. The program awards grants to local governments and animal welfare organizations that submit competitive proposals targeting low-income communities, with funding recommendations from an advisory board composed of agriculture officials, shelter representatives, veterinarians, and animal control experts. The bill requires grant recipients to report data on surgeries performed and public outreach efforts, though it appropriates $0.00 for implementation. The program is set to begin July 1, 2026, and directly affects animal welfare organizations, shelters, and low-income communities seeking affordable spay/neuter access.