State government; Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation; game warden compensation increase; effective date; emergency.

HB 1328 increases the salary of Oklahoma game wardens employed by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation for at least six months. It mandates a 20% pay raise based on their June 20, 2025 salary, effective July 1, 2025. The bill applies directly to all qualifying game wardens and includes an emergency declaration to take effect immediately upon passage. This is a concrete compensation change with no additional provisions or program requirements.