State government; state agencies; public schools; Oklahoma beef; effective date.

HB 3197 requires all Oklahoma state agencies and public schools purchasing beef to buy only Oklahoma-certified beef, as defined in existing law (Title 2, Section 6-214). This policy change directly affects government entities and schools that buy beef for food service or other purposes. The bill creates a new statutory requirement (codified as Section 12101 of Title 74) mandating this certification standard for all beef procurement. It becomes effective November 1, 2026.