Turnpikes; removing authority to revise toll rates; requiring legislative approval for toll increases; effective date.

HB 2097 requires the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) to obtain legislative approval before raising toll rates on any state turnpike. The bill amends existing law to mandate that the Oklahoma Legislature must approve toll increases through a joint resolution, removing the OTA's prior authority to adjust rates independently. This change directly affects the OTA’s operational control and Oklahoma drivers who use turnpikes, as future toll adjustments would require formal legislative action. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025, with no current toll increases impacted.