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, Food and Forestry, to reduce animal shelter overpopulation and euthanasia by funding spay/neuter services. It authorizes grants for local governments and animal welfare organizations targeting low-income communities and feral cat populations (where permitted), requiring competitive proposals that detail efficient service delivery and public outreach. The program includes an advisory board to review proposals, but the bill appropriates $0 for implementation, meaning no funds are allocated yet. The program will take effect July 1, 2026, pending future funding decisions.