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SB 280

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

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tom Woods

Oklahoma SB 280 creates a state grant program to fund feral swine eradication and control efforts, addressing agricultural damage and ecological harm through dedicated funding mechanisms.

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Bill Summary · SB 280

Legislative bill overview

SB 280 establishes a grant program in Oklahoma specifically designed to fund efforts to eradicate and control feral swine populations. The bill has progressed through initial readings and was favorably reported by the Agriculture and Wildlife Committee, with a cost request (CR) filed for budget consideration by the Appropriations Committee.

Why is this important

Feral swine cause substantial agricultural and environmental damage—they destroy crops, pastures, and native ecosystems while spreading diseases to domestic livestock. A dedicated grant program provides funding mechanisms for landowners and wildlife agencies to implement control measures, potentially reducing economic losses and ecological harm across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Budget impact: The cost request and Appropriations Committee referral indicate this will require state funding allocation, which may compete with other budget priorities during tight fiscal periods
  • Implementation scope: Unclear whether grants will cover private landowners, government agencies, or both, and what control methods (culling, trapping, etc.) will be prioritized or restricted
  • Effectiveness metrics: The bill's success depends on enforcement mechanisms and whether adequate funding reaches field operations, versus administrative overhead

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

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