Representative Townley’s bill would exempt tourism purchases from state purchasing rules
The Government Oversight committee advanced Senate Bill 1365, which would exempt certain tourism and recreation purchases from the Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act, capped at $75,000. The measure passed committee by a 7–4 vote and will be reported out 'due pass.'
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Representative Townley urged the Government Oversight Committee to advance Senate Bill 1365, saying the measure "updates and modernizes our statutory language for our promotional fund in tourism" and would exempt tourism and recreation purchases from the Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act, with expenditures "not to exceed $75,000." Townley said the change is intended to let venues such as golf courses and lodges stock merchandise quickly for events.
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