Transportation (Vehicle Registration)

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 2997: Motor vehicles; modifying maximum amount of certain administrative fine; effective date.

HB 2997 increases the maximum administrative fine for used motor vehicle license applicants who knowingly make false statements from $1,000 to $10,000. It directly affects individuals and businesses applying for or holding motor vehicle sales licenses in Oklahoma. The bill amends Section 585D of Oklahoma Statutes to raise this fine limit, while maintaining existing $100 maximum fines for dealer violations like failing to deliver title documents. The change takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill strengthens regulatory enforcement for motor vehicle licensing by increasing fines for false statements, supporting transportation safety compliance.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration

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died · Oklahoma · House May 30, 2025

HB 1822: Transportation; defining term; requiring Oklahoma Department of Transportation establish and implement certain program; effective date.

HB 1822 requires the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) to create a program for identifying, removing, and managing invasive woody species (like Eastern Redcedar and salt cedar) within transportation rights-of-way. The program mandates surveys, prioritized removal plans, eco-friendly removal methods to protect native plants and soil, ongoing monitoring, and collaboration with other agencies. This directly affects ODOT’s operations and land adjacent to state roads. The bill would have taken effect November 1, 2025, but died in conference on May 30, 2025. (Note: The bill’s title references transportation but focuses on environmental management within road corridors.)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates eco-friendly removal of invasive species to protect native plants and soil, aligning with conservation goals and environmental protection.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates ODOT to manage invasive species in transportation rights-of-way, protecting road infrastructure and safety through eco-friendly removal and monitoring, directly supporting transportation maintenance.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 10, 2025

SB 359: Motor vehicles; allowing Service Oklahoma to provide a list of open recalls for vehicles with motor vehicle registration and notify certain vehicle owners. Effective date.

SB 359 requires Service Oklahoma to check National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data during vehicle registration or renewal to identify safety-related recalls needing repairs. It mandates that Service Oklahoma send written notices to vehicle owners about these open recalls, including descriptions and information about free repairs at manufacturer-approved dealers. The bill excludes recalls related to owner manuals or buyback offers, and explicitly states that manufacturers and dealers remain liable for repairs. Service Oklahoma staff providing these notices are protected from liability, except in cases of gross negligence. This affects all Oklahoma vehicle owners whose registrations are processed through Service Oklahoma.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates recall notifications for vehicle safety, enhancing transportation safety standards per NHTSA data checks during registration.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

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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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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

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 73: Transportation; Oklahoma Vehicle License and Registration Act collections; limiting certain apportionment to certain amount. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 73 amends Oklahoma's vehicle license fee distribution rules to cap the percentage of funds apportioned to school districts at the level established for the 2015 fiscal year (ending June 30, 2015). For fiscal years beginning July 1, 2019, and later, school districts will continue to receive 36.20% of vehicle registration fees, but the total amount cannot exceed what was distributed in 2015. Any excess funds above this cap will be directed to the Rebuilding Oklahoma Access and Driver Safety Fund instead of school districts. This bill directly affects school districts that receive vehicle registration fee distributions under Oklahoma law.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesCaps school district vehicle fee funding at 2015 level, restricting growth of public school allocations from this tax source.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationCaps school district vehicle fee funding at 2015 levels, preventing future increases and limiting education funding growth despite rising revenue.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRedirects excess vehicle registration fees to Rebuilding Oklahoma Access and Driver Safety Fund, enhancing transportation infrastructure funding and safety initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Transportation Funding Vehicle Registration

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died · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 9, 2025

SB 675: Oklahoma Law Enforcement Telecommunication Systems Division; authorizing the Department of Public Safety to provide certain information to Oklahoma Turnpike Authority. Effective date.

SB 675 permits the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety to share vehicle registration information from the state's law enforcement data network with the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority. This sharing is explicitly limited to supporting toll collection for vehicles identified by the Turnpike Authority's video toll system. The bill amends existing law to clarify this specific data-sharing authorization. The provision becomes effective November 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEnables data sharing for toll collection on turnpike infrastructure, directly supporting transportation system operations and efficiency.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 16, 2026

HB 1957: Motor vehicles; requiring certain vehicles be registered as a motor vehicle; national standards; authorizing Service Oklahoma to register and license certain vehicles; effective date.

HB 1957 requires street-legal low-speed electric vehicles and golf carts to be registered as motor vehicles in Oklahoma. It removes the need for an "M" license endorsement for operators (who must be at least 16 with a standard driver’s license) and mandates compliance with federal safety standards for vehicles operated on roads with speed limits ≤35 mph. Service Oklahoma can register converted golf carts meeting federal safety rules without requiring a full 17-digit vehicle identification number. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025, and does not override local city restrictions on low-speed vehicle use.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates federal safety standards for low-speed vehicles on roads, enhancing transportation safety compliance without restricting access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Vehicle Registration

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