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OK HB3420
OK HB3420State government; limitation on entering contract; person; agency; effective date.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to state government; amending 74 O.S. 2021, Section 85.5 as amended by Section 1, Chapter 102, O.S.L. 2024; 74 O.S. 2021, Section 85.7, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 339, O.S.L. 2023 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 85.5, and 85.7); amending 74 O.S. 2021, Section 85.41; 74 O.S. 2021, Section 85.42, as amended by Section 9, Chapter 336, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 85.42); 74 O.S. 2021, Section 85.44D.1, which relate to the Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act; modifying the powers and duties of the State Purchasing Director; requiring the Chief Information Officer to document justification for not bidding certain contracts and document negotiation efforts; requiring certain pilot projects to not last longer than twelve months; directing the State Purchasing Director to document negotiation efforts; modifying exemptions from the competitive bidding requirements; clarifying state agencies that acquire professional services do not have to bid certain professional services; directing the Office of Management and Enterprise Services to publish a report on their website; expanding definition of person to include employees of state officials; providing a definition of agency; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act by updating the powers and duties of the State Purchasing Director and other state officials involved in procurement. Key changes include requiring the Chief Information Officer to document justifications for not competitively bidding certain technology contracts and to record negotiation efforts, and limiting pilot projects to a maximum of twelve months. The bill also clarifies that state agencies acquiring professional services, which are defined as specialized services like consulting or legal advice, do not need to competitively bid them, though they must still follow specific procedures. Additionally, the definition of "person" in relation to state contracts is expanded to include employees of state officials, and the Office of Management and Enterprise Services will now publish a report on sole source and sole brand acquisitions on its website instead of providing it directly to legislators. The bill also defines "agency" more broadly to encompass various state-supported entities. These changes are set to take effect on November 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Judd Strom (R)*,
Nick Archer (R),
Denise Crosswhite Hader (R),
Mike Dobrinski (R),
Andy Fugate (D),
Preston Stinson (R),
Josh West (R),
Last Action
Coauthored by Representative(s) West (Josh), Archer, CrosswhiteHader, Dobrinski, Stinson, Fugate (on 02/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3420&Session=2600 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/HB3420%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB3420%20INT.PDF |
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