HB3279

State government; broadening scope of certain prohibited act; contracts; employment restrictions for state officers or employees under certain circumstances; effective date.

Complete·5/5/26

Oklahoma HB3279 amends state procurement laws to restrict state officers or employees from participating in contracts where they have a financial.

Oklahoma HB3279 amends the Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act to broaden the scope of prohibited acts for state officers or employees involved in contracts. It prohibits any state officer or employee with a financial interest in a contract from participating in its development, approval, or negotiation. The act also allows the chief executive officer or head of a contracting state agency to appoint an employee as a contract signatory designee, provided the designation is in writing.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

45 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

DDR

Calendar

Apr 14

10:30 AM

Senate Retirement and Government Resources Hearing

Mar 3

10:30 AM

House Government Oversight Hearing

History

May 5

House

Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/05/2026

Apr 28

Senate

General Order, Considered

Apr 28

Senate

Measure passed: Ayes: 45 Nays: 0