SB975

Turnpikes; requiring legislative approval for toll increases; prohibiting Legislature from approving certain toll increases. Effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma SB975 requires legislative approval for toll increases on turnpikes and prohibits certain discounts.

Oklahoma SB975 amends the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority's toll rate process. It mandates that any toll rate increase requires approval by the Oklahoma Legislature through a joint resolution. Additionally, the bill prohibits the Legislature from approving toll rate increases that offer more than a ten percent discount to any specific class of users. The changes will take effect on November 1, 2025.

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Aeronautics and Transportation Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Feb 6, 2025

Senate

Withdrawn from Appropriations committee

Feb 6, 2025

Senate

Referred to Aeronautics and Transportation

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

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