Bill > HB2743

This bill modifies Oklahoma's existing law regarding cooperative purchasing agreements by adding several key provisions. The bill clarifies that cooperative purchasing agreements cannot include new construction projects, and stipulates that all funds must be applied directly towards chargeables under the agreements or their administrative costs, explicitly prohibiting any entity from taking a percentage of funds as profit. The bill also provides a specific definition of "new construction" as any previously unoccupied or unused building, with explicit exceptions for structures like bus barns, agriculture barns, storage buildings, and batting cages. Additionally, the bill updates references to state purchasing terminology, such as changing "state Purchasing Division" to "Purchasing Division of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services" and adding "(of 1974)" to references of the Public Competitive Bidding Act. The legislation is set to become effective on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause that allows it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval, reflecting its importance for public procurement practices and transparency.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb2743&Session=2600