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OK SB739

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jack Stewart

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Public construction contracts shall withhold up to 5% retainage on partial payments until the project is 50% complete, then reduce retainage to 2.5% for the balance of work.

  • The Department of Transportation and Oklahoma Turnpike Authority are prohibited from withholding retainage on public construction contracts they award.

  • The Department of Transportation shall not withhold retainage or require bonds on projects awarded to railroads on the railroad's privately owned or operated rail property.

  • Construction contracts or subcontracts subject to a bond shall not withhold retainage.

  • The act becomes effective November 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Construction contracts; prohibiting certain entities from withholding retainage for certain contracts. Effective date.

Last Action

Coauthored by Representative West (Kevin) (principal House author)

2/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Local and County Government2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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