SB966

Turnpikes; creating the Turnpike Legislative Oversight Board. Emergency.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Establishes the Turnpike Legislative Oversight Board to oversee the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.

The bill creates the Turnpike Legislative Oversight Board to oversee the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority. The Board consists of members appointed by the Governor, the Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, and the President Pro Tempore of the Oklahoma State Senate. Members serve two-year terms and can be suspended for cause. The Board produces an annual report on the Authority's activities and can compel information from the Authority. The bill also updates statutory references and declares an emergency, making it effective immediately upon passage and approval.

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Where it stands

Current
Aeronautics and Transportation Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Aeronautics and Transportation Committee then to Appropriations Committee

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

First Reading

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

Authored by Senator Standridge