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OK SB900

OK SB900
Contracts for professional services; authorizing Oklahoma Indigent Defense System to enter into certain contracts. Effective date.


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Introduced
02/06/2023
In Committee
02/07/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to contracts for professional services; amending 74 O.S. 2021, Section 85.42, which relates to one-year limitation on certain contracts; authorizing the Oklahoma Indigent Defense System to enter into certain contracts; updating statutory language; and providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill amends the existing law to authorize the Oklahoma Indigent Defense System to enter into contracts for the purpose of providing court-appointed representation for indigent defendants, in addition to the existing exceptions that allow certain sole source or professional services contracts. The bill also updates the statutory language related to the one-year limitation on contracts with former state employees. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2023.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Coauthored by Senator Boren (on 02/13/2023)

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