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OK SB1962
OK SB1962State government; authorizing the State Purchasing Director to examine and approve exemptions for entities; requiring approval of the Legislature. Effective date. Emergency.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to the Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act; amending 74 O.S. 2021, Sections 85.3A, as amended by Section 53, Chapter 228, O.S.L. 2022, 85.5, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 102, O.S.L. 2024, and 85.12, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 339, O.S.L. 2023 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 85.3A, 85.5, and 85.12), which relate to exempted entities and acquisitions from the Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act and the powers and duties of the State Purchasing Director; requiring entities to submit evidence to the State Purchasing Director to continue receiving exemptions from the Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act; authorizing the State Purchasing Director to examine and approve exemptions for entities; requiring approval of the Legislature; updating statutory language; updating statutory references; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act to require entities seeking exemptions from its provisions to demonstrate annually to the State Purchasing Director that these exemptions reduce costs and increase efficiency for their operations. The State Purchasing Director will then examine and approve these exemptions, but crucially, any such approval must also be ratified by the Oklahoma Legislature through a joint resolution. This new process applies to entities previously exempted under specific sections of the law, and the Legislature will have the authority to approve or reject any rules associated with these exemptions. The bill also updates various statutory references and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026, declaring an emergency for immediate implementation.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Coauthored by Representative Hasenbeck (principal House author) (on 02/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1962&Session=2600 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: SB1962 INT FI | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/impact%20statements/fiscal/Senate/SB1962%20INT%20FI.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1962%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB1962%20INT.PDF |
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