SB1962

State government; authorizing the State Purchasing Director to examine and approve exemptions for entities; requiring approval of the Legislature. Effective date. Emergency.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Oklahoma SB1962 amends the Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act to authorize exemptions for certain entities and acquisitions, and requires legislative.

Oklahoma SB1962 modifies the Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act by authorizing the State Purchasing Director to examine and approve exemptions for certain entities and acquisitions from the act's requirements. The bill mandates that entities seeking exemptions must submit evidence to the State Purchasing Director each fiscal year, demonstrating that the exemption has reduced costs and increased efficiency. The Legislature must adopt a joint resolution approving or disapproving any part of a rule associated with these exempted entities.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate: Retirement & Government Resources Committee: DO PASS AMENDED

7 Yea

RRDRDRR

0 Nay

History

Feb 25

Senate

Coauthored by Representative Hasenbeck (principal House author)

Feb 10

Senate

Reported Do Pass as amended Retirement and Government Resources committee; CR filed

Feb 10

Senate

Title stricken