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Committee advances bill clarifying bid-preference application to protect Oklahoma contractors
Summary
Senate Bill 1014, intended to clarify state law so Oklahoma contractors are not disadvantaged by neighboring states' in‑state bid preferences, received a do‑pass recommendation and will move forward in the Senate.
Senate Bill 1014, introduced to clarify application of in‑state bid preferences and help Oklahoma contractors remain competitive when bidding in neighboring states, was recommended "do pass" by the committee.
The sponsor said Oklahoma contractors face a competitive disadvantage in surrounding states that have stronger in‑state bid preferences, and the bill updates existing statute to clarify the application of a previously passed preference so Oklahoma businesses are not disadvantaged by out‑of‑state bidders.
Committee members moved and seconded a do‑pass recommendation. The sponsor noted neighboring states including Texas, Arkansas, Kansas, Colorado and Missouri have bid preferences for in‑state contractors; the bill seeks to make the Oklahoma statute's application more stringent so Oklahoma businesses are protected when appropriate. No extended debate or amendments were recorded in committee.
The bill will proceed to the next stage of Senate consideration.
