Senate Bill No. 772 amends existing laws regarding the inventory and disposition of county property in Oklahoma. The bill mandates that the board of county commissioners in each county must take an inventory of all county property, which now includes a broader range of items such as working tools, machinery, equipment, telecommunication goods, information technology devices, and firearms, with specific cost thresholds for inventorying these items. The cost threshold for working tools and equipment has been raised from $500 to $2,500, while the threshold for information technology hardware and firearms remains at $500. Additionally, the bill requires the maintenance of continuous inventory records and outlines the process for the disposition of such property, including the need for public notice and bidding procedures.

The bill also introduces provisions for the sale and trade-in of county property, allowing for more flexibility in how counties can manage their assets. It specifies that the board of county commissioners can sell or trade items required to be inventoried without the previous $1,000 threshold, and it allows for the sale of surplus property to tribal governmental entities or state agencies under certain conditions. Furthermore, the bill establishes a uniform identification system for all county supplies and materials, including those not used in road and bridge construction. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 19-421, 19-421.1, 19-1502
Floor (Senate): 19-421, 19-421.1, 19-1502