Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma HB3279: State government; broadening scope of certain prohibited act; contracts; employment restrictions for state officers or employees under certain circumstances; effective date.
Status: Chaptered, May 5, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to state government; amending 74 O.S. 2021, Section 85.42, as amended by Section 9, Chapter 336, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 85.42), which relates to the Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act; broadening scope of certain prohibited act; deleting certain contract penalties and employment prohibitions; providing employment restrictions for state officers or employees under certain circumstances; requiring inclusion of certified statements for purchase contracts exceeding certain dollar amount; authorizing the appointment of contract signatory designees…
From the enrolled text, April 28, 2026:
An Act relating to state government; amending 74 O.S. 2021, Section 85.42, as amended by Section 9, Chapter 336, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 85.42), which relates to the Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act; broadening scope of certain prohibited act; deleting certain contract penalties and employment prohibitions; providing employment restrictions for state officers or employees under certain circumstances; requiring inclusion of certified statements for purchase contracts exceeding certain dollar amount; authorizing the appointment of contract signatory designees; requiring written designations; voiding contracts or agreements for certain violations; prohibiting persons from entering into state contracts or being rehired for specified period of time; amending 74 O.S. 2021, Section 590, which relates to the Oklahoma Privatization of State Functions Act; broadening scope of certain prohibited act; authorizing the Attorney General and state agencies to terminate certain contracts; increasing time limitation that bars business organizations from contracting with the state, its agencies, or political subdivisions of the state; allowing the Attorney General or state agency to pursue monetary damages and certain relief; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: State government SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 74 O.S. 2021, Section 85.42, as amended by Section 9, Chapter 336, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 85.42), is amended to read as follows: Section 85.42. A. 1. Except as otherwise provided for in this section or …