Senate Passes HB1170, Ends Session

The State Senate has passed a bill that created a deadlock last week and prompted a delay in the end of the session. The bill now heads to Governor Henry's desk.

The bill would create a chief information officer to oversee technology purchasing for the state.

The Senate planned to end its session last Friday, but after the bill's failure, Senate President Pro Tem Glenn Coffee, R-Oklahoma City, brought the upper chamber back into session on Tuesday for another vote.

Democrats say that House Bill 1170 consolidates too much power in the hands of one person.

Republicans said it would save the state money by making purchasing more uniform.

Senator Harry Coates, R-Seminole, joined Democrats in voting against the measure. The vote was 25-23.

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