Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

SB 478 — Feral swine; requiring permission from landowner or lessee to remove or take feral swine on certain property. Effective date.

Last action — Placed on General Order

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

65 added · 62 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments to Senate Bill 478 updated regulations regarding feral swine management on private property. It now requires that anyone managing feral swine must obtain permission from the landowner or lessee. This change is essential because it helps protect private property rights and ensures that landowners are aware when management activities, which can involve firearms or aircraft, are taking place on their property. Additionally, the language has been adjusted to be more inclusive and clearer regarding existing regulations.

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STATE OF OKLAHOMA 1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025) COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL 478 By:
SENATE FLOOR VERSION March 3, 2025 3 COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO.
Deevers of the Senate and West (Rick) of the House 8 COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE An Act relating to feral swine;
478 By:
Deevers of the Senate and West (Rick) of the House 8 An Act relating to feral swine;
Req.
SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB478 SFLR Page 1 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) Section 6-604.
No.
1776 Page 1 Section 6-604.
Any person contracting with or authorized by a permit holder pursuant to this subsection shall not be required to Req.
Any person contracting with or authorized by a permit holder pursuant to this subsection shall not be required to SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB478 SFLR Page 2 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) have a permit to engage in the management of depredating animals by use of aircraft.
No.
1776 Page 2 have a permit to engage in the management of depredating animals by use of aircraft.
Req.
SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB478 SFLR Page 3 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) Applications for a permit shall be submitted to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry and shall contain all information as required by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry.
No.
1776 Page 3 Applications for a permit shall be submitted to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry and shall contain all information as required by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry.
Req.
SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB478 SFLR Page 4 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) E.
No.
1776 Page 4 E.
and Req.
and SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB478 SFLR Page 5 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) 6.
No.
1776 Page 5 6.
Any person convicted of violating the provisions of this section shall be punished by a fine of not less than Five Hundred Req.
Any person convicted of violating the provisions of this section shall be punished by a fine of not less than Five Hundred SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB478 SFLR Page 6 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) Dollars ($500.00) nor more than One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00), or by imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed sixty (60) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
No.
1776 Page 6 Dollars ($500.00) nor more than One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00), or by imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed sixty (60) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Any person assessed an administrative penalty may be required to pay, in addition to the penalty amount and interest, Req.
Any person assessed an administrative penalty may be required to pay, in addition to the penalty amount and interest, SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB478 SFLR Page 7 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) attorney fees and costs associated with the collection of the penalties.
No.
1776 Page 7 attorney fees and costs associated with the collection of the penalties.
Req.
SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB478 SFLR Page 8 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) SECTION 3.
No.
1776 Page 8 SECTION 3.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 5-203.1 of this title, a landowner, agricultural lessee, or designated agent with Req.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 5-203.1 of this title, a landowner, agricultural lessee, or designated agent with SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB478 SFLR Page 9 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) written permission of the landowner and with a valid permit may use a headlight carried on the person while hunting at night.
No.
1776 Page 9 written permission of the landowner and with a valid permit may use a headlight carried on the person while hunting at night.
Except during the regular deer gun seasons season, a landowner, agricultural lessee, or their his or her designated agent with written permission from the landowner or agricultural lessee may control nuisance or damage by coyotes or Req.
Except during the regular deer gun seasons season, a landowner, agricultural lessee, or their his or her designated agent with written permission from the landowner or agricultural lessee may control nuisance or damage by coyotes or SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB478 SFLR Page 10 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) feral swine without a permit as provided for in Section 4-135 of Title 29 of the Oklahoma Statutes this title during the day or night, and without limitation by statewide season regulations or bag limits, and with the use of any legal means of take, to protect marketable agricultural crops, livestock, or processed feed, seed, or other materials used in the production of an agricultural commodity.
No.
1776 Page 10 feral swine without a permit as provided for in Section 4-135 of Title 29 of the Oklahoma Statutes this title during the day or night, and without limitation by statewide season regulations or bag limits, and with the use of any legal means of take, to protect marketable agricultural crops, livestock, or processed feed, seed, or other materials used in the production of an agricultural commodity.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 5-203.1 of Title 29 of the Oklahoma Statutes this title, a landowner, agricultural lessee, or designated agent of the landowner or lessee may use a headlight, thermal, or light enhancement device carried on the person, a vehicle with or without a mounted spotlight, or night Req.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 5-203.1 of Title 29 of the Oklahoma Statutes this title, a landowner, agricultural lessee, or designated agent of the landowner or lessee may use a headlight, thermal, or light enhancement device carried on the person, a vehicle with or without a mounted spotlight, or night SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB478 SFLR Page 11 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) vision equipment while controlling nuisance coyotes and feral swine at night.
No.
1776 Page 11 vision equipment while controlling nuisance coyotes and feral swine at night.
60-1-1776 MR 3/3/2025 12:13:41 PM Req.
COMMITTEE REPORT BY:
No.
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND WILDLIFE March 3, 2025 - DO PASS AS AMENDED BY CS SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB478 SFLR Page 12 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments)
1776 Page 12
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Amendments

1 amendment

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Action History

  1. Placed on General Order

  2. Reported Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Agriculture and Wildlife committee; CR filed

  3. Coauthored by Representative West (Rick) (principal House author)

  4. Second Reading referred to Agriculture and Wildlife

  5. Authored by Senator Deevers

  6. First Reading

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Do Pass Amended Cs

Passed 12 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 10000
Democrat 2000
Unaffiliated 0001
Total 12001
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
AMD SB478 PCS - ADOPTED (Request No: 1776) — Not Voting
Carri Hicks Democrat Yea
Nikki Nice Democrat Yea
Casey Murdock Republican Yea
Dana Prieto Republican Yea
David Bullard Republican Yea
George Burns Republican Yea
Grant Green Republican Yea
Jonathan Wingard Republican Yea
Randy Grellner Republican Yea
Roland Pederson Republican Yea
Spencer Kern Republican Yea
Tom Woods Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety agriculture
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 478?
SB 478 is sponsored by Dusty Deevers (Republican) and Rick West (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 478?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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