Bill > SB898

This bill modifies Oklahoma's construction bidding procedures by removing the requirement that bidders provide their disclosure statement under oath. Specifically, the bill amends Section 108 of Title 61 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which currently requires bidders for construction projects to submit a written statement disclosing business relationships with architects, engineers, or other project parties. The key change is removing the phrase "under oath" from the existing law, while maintaining the substantive disclosure requirements. Bidders will still need to disclose: 1) any partnerships, joint ventures, or business relationships with project parties within the past year, 2) any business relationships between officers or directors of the bidding company and officers or directors of architectural or engineering firms, and 3) the names and positions of individuals involved in such relationships. If no such relationships exist, bidders must state that as well. The modification appears to reduce the formality of the disclosure process by eliminating the oath requirement while preserving the core transparency objectives of the original statute.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb898&Session=2600