Turnpikes; clarifying legislative intent; limiting certain powers of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority. Emergency.

SB 1860 restricts the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority to constructing and operating toll roads only on specific, pre-approved routes listed in the bill, such as the Turner Turnpike between Oklahoma City and Tulsa. It limits the Authority’s power by explicitly defining authorized locations instead of granting broad construction authority, preventing new turnpike projects without separate legislative approval. The bill amends Oklahoma Statute § 1705 to clarify these boundaries and update legal references, affecting the Authority’s operational scope. This change directly impacts the Authority’s ability to expand infrastructure, ensuring future projects require new legislative action.