HB2097

Turnpikes; removing authority to revise toll rates; requiring legislative approval for toll increases; effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma HB2097 removes the authority to revise toll rates and requires legislative approval for toll increases on state turnpikes.

Oklahoma HB2097 amends the Oklahoma Statutes to remove the authority of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority to revise toll rates on state turnpikes. Instead, any increase in toll rates must receive approval from the Oklahoma Legislature through a joint resolution. The bill specifies the process for approval or disapproval of toll increases and codifies these changes. The act is set to become effective November 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations and Budget Transportation Subcommittee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 4, 2025

House

Second Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget

Feb 4, 2025

House

Referred to Appropriations and Budget Transportation Subcommittee

Feb 3, 2025

House

First Reading