Heritage Preservation Grant Program; qualifying capital improvements and repairs as eligible expenses for certain grants. Effective date.

SB 261 amends Oklahoma's Heritage Preservation Grant Program to allow grants to cover capital improvements and repairs, which were previously prohibited. This change directly affects Oklahoma heritage organizations, such as museums and historical societies, that collect, preserve, and share state heritage. The bill updates eligibility rules to include these expenses alongside operating costs for projects involving collections, education, and exhibits, with preference given to such initiatives. The law takes effect November 1, 2025.