Senate Bill 1486 Summary

• Establishes the "Fair and Open Competition in Governmental Construction Act" to regulate construction contracts for facilities owned or leased by governmental units in Oklahoma.

• Prohibits governmental units from entering into construction contracts that require, prohibit, encourage, or discourage contractors from entering into agreements with collective bargaining organizations.

• Prevents discrimination against bidders and contractors based on their status as parties or non-parties to collective bargaining agreements.

• Applies restrictions to contracts, grants, tax abatements, and tax credits for governmental construction projects, with terms deemed void if included in bid specifications or project documents.

• Takes effect July 1, 2012, with emergency declaration for immediate implementation; does not apply to contracts executed before the effective date.