SB739

Construction contracts; prohibiting certain entities from withholding retainage for certain contracts. Effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25

Oklahoma SB739 prohibits retainage withholding on certain construction contracts and sets a new effective date.

Oklahoma SB739 amends the state's construction contract law by prohibiting retainage withholding on contracts or subcontracts subject to a bond. The bill specifies that up to 5% of partial payments can be withheld until a project is 50% complete, after which the retainage amount reduces to 2.5%. The act takes effect on November 1, 2025.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Senate: General Government Committee: DO PASS

7 Yea

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2 Nay

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History

Feb 20, 2025

Senate

Coauthored by Representative West (Kevin) (principal House author)

Feb 13, 2025

Senate

Placed on General Order

Feb 11, 2025

Senate

Reported Do Pass Local and County Government committee; CR filed