Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma HB3977: State veterinarian; certain qualifications; effective date.
Status: Signed into law, May 11, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to the State Veterinarian; amending 2 O.S. 2021, Section 6-1, which relates to the State Veterinarian; requiring certain qualifications; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: State Veterinarian.
From the enrolled text, May 5, 2026:
An Act relating to the State Veterinarian; amending 2 O.S. 2021, Section 6-1, which relates to the State Veterinarian; requiring certain qualifications; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: State Veterinarian SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 2 O.S. 2021, Section 6-1, is amended to read as follows: Section 6-1. A. The State Veterinarian shall be the holder of: 1. Hold a current license to practice veterinary medicine in Oklahoma,; 2. Have experience in food animal veterinary practice; and shall be 3. Be appointed by the State Board of Agriculture. B. The Board shall fix the compensation and duties of the State Veterinarian. SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2026. Passed the House of Representatives the 24th day of March, 2026. Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives Passed the Senate the 5th day of May, 2026. Presiding Officer of the Senate OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Received by the Office of the Governor this ____________________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M. By: _________________________________ Approved by the Governor of the State of Oklahoma this _________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M. _________________________________ Governor of the State of Oklahoma OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE Received by the Office of the Secretary of State this __________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M. By: _________________________________ …
Sponsors
- Caldwell (R) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Approved by Governor 05/11/2026
- : Sent to Governor
- : Enrolled measure signed, returned to House
- : Enrolled, signed, to Senate
- : Referred for enrollment
- : Engrossed measure signed, returned to House
- : Measure passed: Ayes: 40 Nays: 5
- : General Order, Considered
- : Placed on General Order
- : Reported Do Pass Agriculture and Wildlife committee; CR filed
Votes
- Third Reading (May 5, 2026): 40 yea, 5 nay, passed
- Senate Agriculture & Wildlife Committee (April 6, 2026): 11 yea, 2 nay, passed
- Third Reading (March 24, 2026): 90 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Floor Vote (February 25, 2026): 12 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Floor Vote (February 9, 2026): 6 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Agriculture Committee (February 9, 2026): 6 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Agriculture
Common questions
- What is HB3977?
- HB3977 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): State veterinarian; certain qualifications; effective date.
- What does HB3977 do?
- In its own words: An Act relating to the State Veterinarian; amending 2 O.S. 2021, Section 6-1, which relates to the State Veterinarian; requiring certain qualifications; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: State Veterinarian.
- What is the status of HB3977?
- Signed into law as of May 11, 2026. Latest action: Approved by Governor 05/11/2026 (May 11, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB3977?
- Caldwell (R).
- Where is the official record for HB3977?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HB3977&Session=2600
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