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OK SB1948

OK SB1948
County purchasing; allowing county purchasing agents to purchase from remaining bidders for a price at or below bid price. Effective date.


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Introduced
02/05/2024
In Committee
04/01/2024
Crossed Over
03/13/2024
Passed
Dead
05/31/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to county purchasing; amending 19 O.S. 2021, Sections 1501, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 94, O.S.L. 2022, and 1505, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 94, O.S.L. 2022 (19 O.S. Supp. 2023, Sections 1501 and 1505), which relate to county purchasing agents and procedures; removing certain references; changing certain procedures relating to bidders; updating statutory language; updating statutory reference; and providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill amends Oklahoma state law to allow county purchasing agents to purchase from the remaining bidders for a price at or below the original bid price, even if the original low bidder is unable to fulfill the order. The bill also updates various statutory references and language related to county purchasing procedures. The changes are intended to provide more flexibility for counties when the original low bidder cannot complete a purchase. The bill will take effect on November 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

CR; Do Pass County and Municipal Government Committee (on 04/01/2024)

Bill Topics

Government Operations
  • ‐ Government Procurement and Contracting
Local Government
  • ‐ General Local Government

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