Bill > HB1328

This bill provides a significant salary increase for game wardens employed by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. Specifically, game wardens who have been employed for at least six months as of June 20, 2025, will receive a 20% raise in their current salary, effective July 1, 2025. The bill is designed as a non-codified law, meaning it won't be permanently integrated into the Oklahoma Statutes, and it includes an emergency clause, which allows the legislation to take effect immediately upon passage and approval. The purpose appears to be to improve compensation for game wardens, who are responsible for enforcing wildlife and conservation laws, with the potential goal of attracting and retaining skilled professionals in this critical public safety role. The bill sets a clear timeline for implementation and emphasizes the immediate importance of the salary increase by declaring an emergency.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1328&Session=2600