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SB 280

Feral swine; creating the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Grant Program. Effective date.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tom Woods

Oklahoma bill creates grant program to fund feral swine eradication and control efforts, advancing through committee with funding to be determined.

Referred to Appropriations
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Bill Summary · SB 280

Legislative bill overview

SB 280 establishes the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Grant Program in Oklahoma, creating a mechanism to provide financial grants for efforts to manage and eliminate feral swine populations. The bill has advanced through initial readings and received a "Do Pass" recommendation from the Agriculture and Wildlife Committee, currently awaiting Appropriations Committee consideration.

Why is this important

Feral swine cause significant agricultural and environmental damage—destroying crops, degrading soil, spreading disease, and competing with native wildlife. A dedicated grant program could enable landowners, conservation groups, and wildlife agencies to implement coordinated control efforts more effectively than current ad-hoc approaches, potentially reducing losses that cost Oklahoma farmers and ecosystems millions annually.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding source and amount: The bill's fiscal impact depends on appropriations levels; lawmakers may debate whether this warrants new spending versus redirecting existing resources
  • Program administration: Questions about which agency manages grants, eligibility criteria for applicants, and whether funds prioritize certain regions or property types could be contentious
  • Eradication vs. control philosophy: Some stakeholders may push for aggressive eradication mandates while others prefer flexible, cost-conscious management approaches that allow coexistence strategies

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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