Public health and safety; Emergency Management Disaster Relief Matching Fund; matching requirements; effective date; emergency.

HB 3247 creates a permanent Oklahoma Emergency Management Disaster Relief Matching Fund in the State Treasury to cover the state's share of matching requirements for federal disaster relief funds under the Disaster Relief Act of 1974. It directly affects the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management and local governments (cities, counties) receiving federal disaster aid, requiring the state and local entities to equally share the matching costs. The fund operates without annual legislative appropriations, ensuring consistent funding for disaster response. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and is designated as an emergency measure.