The bill amends the Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act, specifically 74 O.S. 2021, Section 85.5a, to enhance the state purchase card program. It maintains the existing structure of the program, which is the only card program authorized for state agencies, and outlines the reporting requirements for transactions made with state purchase cards. The bill also specifies the conditions under which the State Purchasing Director can authorize the use of purchase cards, including no transaction limits for certain categories such as statewide contracts, utilities, and emergency acquisitions, while setting a cap of $5,000 for other transactions unless otherwise determined by the Director.

A significant addition to the law is the provision that allows any political subdivision participating in the state purchase card program to issue a solicitation for the acquisition of a purchase card. This change aims to expand the accessibility and use of the purchase card program beyond state agencies. The bill is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.