Central Purchasing Act; exempting certain entities from central purchasing requirements. Effective date.

SB 482 amends Oklahoma's Central Purchasing Act to exempt specific state entities from centralized purchasing rules. It directly affects counties, higher education institutions (like the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education), OneNet telecommunications, the Department of Public Safety gun range, the State Treasurer for certain legal/tech services, and other agencies listed in the bill. The key mechanism adds 11 new exemptions to the existing law and creates an advisory committee for exempt entities to collaborate on shared purchasing solutions. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025.