OK HB1974

Gives resident bidders a 3% price preference for goods and services manufactured or produced in Oklahoma when price, fitness, availability, and quality are otherwise equal.

Defines "resident bidder" as a business entity that for one year prior to bidding has filed Oklahoma corporate income taxes, paid into the unemployment insurance fund, maintained workers' compensation coverage, and has at least 51% of property and payroll located in Oklahoma.

Requires state agencies to give preference to goods and services from other states over foreign goods or services when Oklahoma-made goods are not available.

Requires state agencies, political subdivisions, and school boards to include bidding preference provisions in all invitations to bid or requests for proposal.

Became effective November 1, 2011.