Oklahoma Turnpike Authority; mandating certain election to approve certain route; removing ability of Authority to acquire property by condemnation. Effective date.

SB 1440 requires the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority to hold a public election before approving certain new turnpike routes, directly affecting property owners in those areas. It removes the Authority's power to take private property through eminent domain (condemnation) for new turnpike projects, replacing that with a voter approval process. The bill mandates specific notice to affected property owners before elections and allows the Authority to redesign routes based on election results. This changes how new turnpike expansions are authorized, shifting decision-making from the Authority to local voters for specific projects.