Oklahoma Turnpike Authority; creating the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Modernization Act of 2025; effective date.
HB 1324 requires the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority to obtain legislative approval via joint resolution before changing toll rates on state turnpikes. This directly affects the Authority and drivers using Oklahoma turnpikes, as it prevents unilateral toll adjustments. The bill amends existing law to mandate that any toll increase, decrease, or financial adjustment must be approved by the Oklahoma Legislature. It takes effect November 1, 2025, and does not change other existing tolling rules or authority provisions.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Feb 11, 2025
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Introduced
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Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1
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MINOR
This bill was amended by the Policy Committee to significantly change its purpose and scope. The original bill focused on modernizing the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, while the substitute version now focuses on requiring legislative approval before any toll rate changes can be made. The amendment also changed the bill's title and description to reflect this new requirement rather than general modernization.
Scope change
The bill's scope shifted from general modernization of the Turnpike Authority to specifically requiring legislative oversight for toll rate adjustments.
REQUIREMENT
Added requirement that the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority must obtain legislative approval before increasing, decreasing, or making any financial adjustments to toll rates.
SCOPE
Changed the bill's purpose from 'Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Modernization Act of 2025' to focus on toll rate approval processes and amendments to 69 O.S. 2021, Section 1711.
TECHNICAL
Changed bill classification from 'Introduced' to 'Proposed Policy Committee Substitute' and updated committee amendment information.
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Feb 11, 2025
Committee
Referred to Transportation
lower
Feb 11, 2025
Committee
Referred to Commerce and Economic Development Oversight
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Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
First Reading
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Gabe Woolley
RRepublican
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