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OK SB1408

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jo Dossett

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "eligible new corporation" as any corporation in operation for fewer than 5 years that is validly licensed in Oklahoma

  • Directs the State Purchasing Director to create and implement a bid-preference program for eligible new corporations submitting competitive bids under the Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act or Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974

  • Requires the program to add a percentage to the lowest bid price if less than 10% of state funds are spent on eligible new corporations, allowing a new corporation to win the contract if its bid falls below the adjusted threshold

  • Effective date: November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

State government; authorizing the State Purchasing Director to prepare a bid-preference program. Effective date.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Retirement and Government Resources

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Retirement and Government Resources2/3/2026

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