Oklahoma 2024 Regular Session

Oklahoma Senate Bill SB842

Introduced
2/6/23  
Refer
2/7/23  
Report Pass
2/16/23  

Caption

Firearms; defining terms; providing applicability provision; prohibiting governmental entities from contracting with companies without certain written verification. Effective date.

Impact

Should SB842 be enacted, it would significantly alter how governmental contracts are awarded, particularly in situations involving firearm entities. This legislation aims to ensure that companies can’t refuse business with firearm-related businesses, thereby promoting local firearm commerce. It may also create pressure for companies to publicly disclose their policies regarding firearms to remain eligible for government contracts, which could shift corporate practices in relation to firearms.

Summary

Senate Bill 842 seeks to regulate contracts entered into by governmental entities in regard to companies that may have policies against firearm entities. The bill prohibits governmental entities from contracting with companies that discriminate against firearm trade associations or firearm entities based solely on their status. It necessitates that such companies provide written verification of their policies when bidding for contracts valued at $100,000 or more, which are funded in whole or in part by public funds.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding SB842 include the implications for businesses seeking to establish contracts with state or local governments. Critics may argue that the bill could force companies to engage with firearm entities regardless of their ethical considerations or business practices. In contrast, proponents could contend that this measure safeguards the interests and rights of firearm-related businesses, ensuring they are treated fairly within the government contracting sphere.

Companion Bills

OK SB842

Carry Over Firearms; defining terms; providing applicability provision; prohibiting governmental entities from contracting with companies without certain written verification. Effective date.

Previously Filed As

OK SB842

Firearms; defining terms; providing applicability provision; prohibiting governmental entities from contracting with companies without certain written verification. Effective date.

OK SB15

Firearms; prohibiting certain contracts; requiring written verification. Effective date.

OK HB2218

Firearms; defining terms; codification; effective date.

OK SB95

Schools; prohibiting school districts and charter schools from providing certain material to students without written consent. Effective date. Emergency.

OK SB920

Firearms; modifying scope of certain prohibited act; providing an exception; prohibiting the carry of firearms into certain places; deleting construing provisions. Effective date.

OK SB726

Firearms; making certain action unlawful; providing penalties for certain actions; defining terms. Effective date.

OK SB823

Firearms; removing certain prohibition; prohibiting certain policy or rule. Effective date.

OK SB932

Education; prohibiting certain employees, volunteers, and contractors from using certain names or pronouns without written consent. Effective date. Emergency.

OK SB720

Firearms; disallowing regulation for certain firearm suppressors; providing for qualifications; requiring certain descriptor; defining terms. Effective date.

OK HB1021

Firearms; prohibiting the carry of firearms into certain places; effective date.

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