State government; Central Purchasing Act; powers and duties of Director; limitation on entering contract; definition of person and agency; effective date.

Summary

The bill changes how Oklahoma state agencies purchase goods and services by giving the State Purchasing Director broader authority, requiring documentation for contracts that bypass competitive bidding, and limiting pilot projects to one year. It also broadens the legal definition of “person” to include state officials’ employees and provides a formal definition of “agency.” These changes aim to improve transparency, consistency, and oversight in state procurement.

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