Transportation

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 14, 2025

SB 375: Beneficiary public trusts; allowing Commission of Public Safety to enter into interlocal agreements with state beneficiary trusts for certain purpose; granting officer of Department of Public Safety certain authority on certain roads. Effective date.

SB 375 amends Oklahoma statutes governing construction management for transportation projects, affecting the Oklahoma Department of Transportation and Oklahoma Turnpike Authority. It requires these agencies to compile and maintain a list of qualified construction managers and design consultants, mandating specific disclosures about project scope, costs, funding, and construction inspector arrangements. The bill establishes standardized evaluation criteria for selecting consultants based on qualifications, capacity, past performance, and Oklahoma resident workforce participation. It also creates a committee to rank candidates and allows for "demand services contracts" for on-demand consultant needs. This bill became law on May 14, 2025, without the Governor's signature.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill standardizes consultant selection for transportation projects, requiring disclosures on scope/costs to improve project management and transparency per ODOT/turnpike authority mandates.92% confidence

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1311: Railroads; creating the Railroad Crossing Transparency and Safety Accountability Act. Effective date.

SB 1311 creates Oklahoma's "Railroad Crossing Transparency and Safety Accountability Act," requiring the Department of Transportation's Rail Programs Division to annually analyze statewide railroad crossing safety data. This includes collision history, train/traffic patterns, sight distances, and risk assessments. The Division must submit a detailed public report by February 1 each year to legislative leaders and committees, listing priority improvement projects, high-risk crossings, funding sources, and expenditures. The report must be publicly accessible online within 30 days, and the Division must present findings to transportation committees during legislative sessions. This bill directly affects state DOT operations and ensures transparency for the public and local governments regarding railroad safety efforts.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires annual safety data analysis and public reporting on railroad crossings to identify high-risk areas and prioritize improvements, enhancing transportation safety infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety Rail

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 9, 2026

SB 175: Motor vehicles; creating the Uninsured Commercial Vehicle Recovery Reimbursement Fund; allowing the Corporation Commission to promulgate certain rules; directing deposit of certain monies in certain fund. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 175 imposes a $100 fee on commercial vehicles registered under the International Registration Plan that report mileage in Oklahoma. The fee revenue is split: 5% funds a new "Uninsured Commercial Vehicle Recovery Reimbursement Fund" to reimburse tow operators who provide nonconsensual towing services to uninsured commercial vehicles, while 95% goes to an existing driver safety fund. The bill creates this fund in the state treasury as a continuing account with no fiscal year limits. It takes effect July 1, 2025, and is declared an emergency. The bill directly affects commercial vehicle operators using the International Registration Plan in Oklahoma.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes $100 fee (tax) on commercial vehicles, allocating 95% to existing driver safety fund and creating new reimbursement fund. Directly funds public safety programs through dedicated tax revenue.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports Transportation95% of fee revenue funds an existing driver safety fund, directly enhancing transportation safety under vehicle regulations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1634: Turnpikes; requiring Oklahoma Turnpike Authority to install road spikes on exit ramps; effective date.

HB 1634 requires the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority to install retractable road spikes on all turnpike exit ramps. The spikes must automatically retract for vehicles exiting correctly but deploy to block vehicles entering the ramp in the wrong direction, with clear signage. The Authority must follow safety standards, conduct routine inspections, and maintain the spikes to ensure they don’t hazard proper traffic. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates safety feature to prevent wrong-way entries on turnpikes, enhancing traffic safety infrastructure per bill's requirement for retractable road spikes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 20, 2025

SB 836: Transportation; creating certain time limit for certain liability. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 836 modifies Oklahoma's highway land acquisition law by adding a 30-day deadline for landowners to file exceptions to condemnation appraisals and requiring courts to send notice of appeal deadlines within 10 days. The bill directly affects landowners whose property is being taken for state highways and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. Key provisions include setting strict time limits for legal challenges to condemnation awards and clarifying procedures for jury trials or appeals regarding compensation. This is a procedural change focused on streamlining the eminent domain process for highway projects.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationStreamlines highway land acquisition by imposing strict deadlines for legal challenges, facilitating infrastructure project timelines without altering funding or safety standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 1226: Motor vehicles; expanding criteria by which a person must remain at scene or make notification of certain accident. Effective date.

SB 1226 updates Oklahoma's accident reporting rules for property damage. It requires drivers involved in accidents causing damage to property (like fences, parked cars, or fixtures) to stop at the scene or as close as possible, stay until they provide their name, address, and vehicle registration, and notify property owners. Drivers who fail to comply face fines up to $500, up to one year in jail, or triple damages for property damage. The bill also makes all language gender-neutral and takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires accident reporting for property damage, enhancing road safety compliance and accountability per transportation safety standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration

died · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 11, 2025

SB 651: Cities and towns; creating the Municipal Parking Benefit District Act. Effective date.

SB 651 would allow Oklahoma municipalities to create "parking benefit districts" where revenue from on-street parking meters within a designated zone is used to fund local improvements like repairs or maintenance in that same area. To establish a district, cities must hold a public hearing with notice to property owners and the public, and may form an advisory committee (requiring a majority of business owners who operate within the district) to recommend projects. The bill specifies that all parking meter revenue collected in these districts must be held in a special fund dedicated to maintaining the parking infrastructure within the district boundaries. This directly affects city governments, local businesses, and residents in areas where such districts are created.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds local transportation infrastructure maintenance (repairs/maintenance) using parking meter revenue within designated zones, directly advancing transportation improvements.95% confidence

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 10, 2025

SB 185: Higher education; creating the Oklahoma Department of Transportation Educational Assistance Act; providing for eligibility. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 185 creates the Oklahoma Department of Transportation Educational Assistance Program, providing tuition and fee assistance to Oklahoma residents pursuing bachelor's or master's degrees in engineering, land surveying, or accounting at Oklahoma colleges. To qualify, students must apply, maintain a 2.0 GPA, and agree to work for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) for five years after graduation. If they fail to complete the five-year commitment, they must repay the assistance, with funds deposited into a dedicated revolving fund. The program is funded through state appropriations and repayments, with assistance limited to required coursework for eligible degrees.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates tuition/fee assistance program for higher education degrees in specified fields, directly funding educational access with eligibility requirements and repayment terms for non-compliance.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates ODOT workforce pipeline via education funding, directly supporting transportation infrastructure development and operations through engineering/surveying talent.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1358: Roads and bridges; creating the Preserving and Advancing City and Town Transportation Fund. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1358 creates the Preserving and Advancing City and Town Transportation Fund, which will receive 0.5% of Oklahoma's sales tax revenue starting in fiscal year 2028. This fund directly supports cities and towns by providing dedicated funding for local transportation infrastructure projects like road and bridge maintenance. The bill amends existing sales tax apportionment rules to redirect this specific percentage of revenue to the new fund, replacing previous allocations for other state purposes. The legislation requires the Department of Transportation to confirm fund allocations before disbursement, ensuring funds are used for eligible city and town transportation needs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects 0.5% of sales tax revenue to dedicated transportation infrastructure fund, increasing targeted public spending on essential services.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates dedicated fund for road/bridge maintenance via sales tax reallocation, directly funding transportation infrastructure projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Sales Tax Bridges Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SB 260: Infrastructure; creating the Oklahoma Infrastructure Long-Range Planning Commission. Effective date.

SB 260 creates the Oklahoma Infrastructure Long-Range Planning Commission within the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. The commission, composed of 12 members including state agency leaders, utility representatives, tribal leaders, and local officials, will assess the state's long-term infrastructure needs. It must submit its first report by November 2026 (and every five years after) detailing economic trends and future demands for roads, bridges, utilities, and water systems, broken down by congressional districts. The report will be published online and shared with state leaders to inform future planning. This is a planning and assessment body, not a funding measure.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates commission to assess long-term infrastructure needs including roads, bridges, and transportation systems, directly advancing transportation planning and future project development.90% confidence

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