HB 2123: Transportation; powers and duties of the Turnpike Authority; removing authority to construct certain bridge; authorizing the building of a certain bridge; effective date. - Oklahoma

Floor (House) → Floor (Senate) · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was converted from a House floor version to a Senate floor version, resulting in significant substantive changes to the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority's powers. The Senate version adds numerous new turnpike projects and extensions that were not included in the House version, expands the list of authorized toll locations, and modifies legal provisions regarding where lawsuits against the Authority can be filed. These changes materially alter the scope of infrastructure projects the Authority is empowered to build and operate.

Scope change

The bill's scope significantly expanded to include multiple new turnpike routes, extensions, and tollgates that were absent from the original House version.

SCOPE

Added authorization for new turnpike projects including extensions to the Muskogee Turnpike toward Arkansas, a new turnpike from Velma to Interstate 35, and a new turnpike from Watonga to northwestern Oklahoma City.

Added authorization for a new Industrial Parkway turnpike connecting the Oklahoma-Kansas border to Louisiana and Texas, extending up to 30 miles west of the Missouri or Arkansas border.

Added a new Oklahoma City toll expressway system connecting the State Capitol Complex with the Will Rogers World Airport.

Added specific authorization for new tollgates on existing turnpikes at locations such as Velma, Watonga, Porter, Adair, Wellston, and Brushy Mountain.

ENFORCEMENT

Modified the venue rules for lawsuits against the Authority, adding the plaintiff's county of residence and the county where the cause of action arose as valid locations for filing suits.

House Committee Substitute → Floor (House) · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill was updated from the House Committee Substitute version to the Floor version, incorporating amendments from the Senate. The primary substantive change is the addition of two new sponsors (Haste and Guthrie of the Senate) to the bill's authorship line. The core text regarding the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority's powers, duties, and authorized turnpike locations remains identical to the previous version.

Scope change

The bill's scope, applicability, and substantive policy provisions regarding the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority have not changed.

TECHNICAL

Added two new sponsors, Haste and Guthrie of the Senate, to the bill's authorship list.

Updated the header to reflect the 'Floor Version' of the bill instead of the 'Committee Substitute'.

Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 → House Committee Substitute · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was completely rewritten by the House Committee to remove the authority to construct a specific bridge, while adding new powers for the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority to build and operate additional toll roads and tollgates. The changes significantly expand the scope of the project from a single bridge to a network of turnpikes and expressways, including new routes like the Muskogee Turnpike and an Oklahoma City Outer Loop system.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded from authorizing a single bridge construction to authorizing a broader network of turnpikes and highways, including specific new routes and tollgates.

SCOPE

Removed the specific authority to construct a certain bridge that was present in the original version.

Added authority to construct and operate toll turnpikes on new routes, including the Northeastern Turnpike, Eastern Turnpike, Muskogee Turnpike, and an Oklahoma City Outer Loop expressway system.

REQUIREMENT

Added provisions for constructing and operating new tollgates at specific locations along existing and new turnpike routes.

TECHNICAL

Updated the document title and section headers to reflect the new content, changing 'Proposed Policy Committee Substitute' to 'Committee Substitute'.

Enrolled (final version) → Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill was completely rewritten to remove a specific provision that authorized the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority to remove its power to construct certain bridges. The new version retains all other powers, such as building turnpikes and tollgates, but deletes the clause that allowed the Authority to remove bridge construction authority.

Scope change

The bill's scope was narrowed by removing the specific authority for the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority to construct or remove bridges, while all other transportation powers remain intact.

SCOPE

Deleted the specific authorization allowing the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority to remove its power to construct certain bridges.

TECHNICAL

Replaced the entire text of the bill with a new version that includes the committee amendment header and removes the deleted bridge construction clause.

Engrossed → Enrolled (final version) · 4 edits · Apr 23, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was finalized and renumbered from 'Engrossed' to 'Enrolled,' indicating it is the final version ready for signing. The most significant substantive change is the addition of two new turnpike projects: a new route connecting State Highway 33 and U.S. 69 eastward to the Arkansas State Line, and a new turnpike segment connecting the Will Rogers Turnpike to the Tulsa-Wagoner County Line. Additionally, the description of the Oklahoma City Outer Loop was expanded to include specific routing details through Norman and Moore. These additions authorize the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority to build and operate these new toll roads, expanding the state's transportation infrastructure.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded by authorizing two new turnpike projects and refining the description of the Oklahoma City Outer Loop expressway system.

SCOPE

Added authorization for a new turnpike starting near the intersection of State Highway 33 and U.S. 69 and extending to the Arkansas State Line.

Added authorization for a new turnpike segment connecting the Will Rogers Turnpike south to the Tulsa-Wagoner County Line.

Expanded the description of the Oklahoma City Outer Loop expressway to include specific routing through Moore, Norman, and Tinker Field.

TECHNICAL

Changed the document header from 'ENGROSSED HOUSE' to 'ENROLLED HOUSE' and updated page numbering, reflecting the bill's final passage.

Introduced → Engrossed · 4 edits · Apr 22, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was restructured from a 'Transportation Reform Act' into a standard amendment of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority's existing powers. The primary change is the removal of a prohibition on constructing certain bridges, which now allows the Authority to build them. Additionally, the bill expanded the list of authorized toll turnpike locations and added numerous specific provisions for tollgates and expressway extensions.

Scope change

The bill's scope shifted from creating a new reform act to amending existing statutes to remove construction restrictions and authorize new tolling projects.

REQUIREMENT

Eliminated the 'Transportation Reform Act of 2025' title and its associated noncodification provisions, replacing them with a direct amendment to the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority statutes.

Removed a specific restriction that prevented the Authority from constructing certain bridges, thereby granting it the authority to build them.

Authorized the construction of specific tollgates at various locations along existing turnpikes, such as near Luther, Adair, and Brushy Mountain.

ELIGIBILITY

Added a comprehensive list of authorized toll turnpike locations, including extensions to the Muskogee Turnpike, new routes in the Oklahoma City area, and connections to Hot Springs and Shreveport.

Transportation; powers and duties of the Turnpike Authority; removing authority to construct certain bridge; authorizing the building of a certain bridge; effective date.

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