State government; Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation; park ranger compensation increase; effective date; emergency.

HB 1329 increases pay for Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation park rangers. It requires a 20% salary raise for rangers employed at least six months by July 1, 2025, based on their June 20, 2025, salary. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage, declared an emergency to address public safety needs. This directly affects current park rangers meeting the employment duration requirement.