House Bill No. 2168, introduced by Representative Pfeiffer, amends Section 83 of Title 61 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to prohibited terms in bid specifications for public improvement projects. The bill modifies the language regarding the inclusion of terms that relate to collective bargaining agreements in bid specifications. Specifically, it removes the previous prohibition against including terms that require, prohibit, encourage, or discourage bidders from entering into agreements with collective bargaining organizations.

Instead, the bill introduces a new provision that prohibits terms that discriminate against bidders, contractors, or subcontractors based on their status as a party or nonparty to, or their willingness or refusal to enter into, an agreement with a collective bargaining organization. This change aims to ensure that public agencies do not unfairly influence the bidding process based on collective bargaining affiliations. The bill also includes a policy committee recommendation and establishes an effective date for the amendments.