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This bill amends the Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act to expand the list of entities exempted from the state's standard purchasing requirements. Specifically, the bill adds the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education and technology center schools to the existing list of exempt entities, which already includes county governments, higher education institutions, the OneNet telecommunications network, the Department of Public Safety gun range, and several other state agencies. The bill also makes a minor linguistic clarification about the Military Department's exemption for purchasing heraldry items. Additionally, the bill maintains a provision that allows the State Purchasing Director to form an advisory committee with representatives from these exempt entities, which can collaborate on shared purchasing strategies, explore joint purchasing opportunities, and analyze procurement solutions that could help reduce costs and improve efficiency. The purpose of these exemptions is to provide more flexibility for certain state entities in their procurement processes. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2025, giving agencies time to prepare for the changes.

Labor and Employment

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb482&Session=2500