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OK HB3451
OK HB3451Oklahoma Turnpike Authority; modifying locations of construction and operation of certain turnpikes; requiring publication of certain notice; effective date.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority; amending 69 O.S. 2021, Section 1705, as amended by Section 572, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (69 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1705), which relates to powers and duties of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority; modifying statutory references; modifying locations of construction and operation of certain turnpikes; requiring publication of certain notice; detailing publishing requirements; requiring certain meeting be held; requiring submission of certain report; requiring report be published to website; requiring certain formal public meeting be held; detailing contents of meeting; requiring notice of certain public meeting; detailing publishment requirements; stating requirements for meeting venue; authorizing persons to present at meeting; requiring public comments be collected; requiring certain report be submitted; requiring route changes be electronically submitted; authorizing additional meetings at Authority's discretion; requiring Authority submit certain electronic report prior to completion of design of a new route of an authorized turnpike project; requiring certain authorizations terminate after five years under certain conditions; removing certain requirement for automatic tollgates; modifying statutory references to certain proposed turnpikes; requiring compensation for certain damaged property; modifying certain entities Authority shall comply with; requiring Authority adopt certain rules and adhere to existing laws; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority's (OTA) powers and duties, specifically concerning the construction and operation of turnpikes, by updating statutory references and altering the authorized locations for certain turnpike projects, including changes to the Eastern (Indian Nation) Turnpike and the addition of the Chickasaw Turnpike and Gilcrease Expressway. It introduces new requirements for public notice and engagement before the design of new turnpike routes, mandating publication of notices in newspapers and on the OTA's website, holding public meetings with opportunities for comment, and submitting detailed reports to state officials and local elected representatives. The bill also specifies that legislative authorization for new turnpike locations will expire after five years unless design contracts are approved in public meetings, removes a requirement for automatic tollgates on the Will Rogers Turnpike, and clarifies that the OTA must compensate for damaged property and comply with all applicable federal and state laws.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Rules (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3451&Session=2600 |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB3451%20INT.PDF |
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