Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma HB1939: Turnpike Authority; powers and duties; locations of construction and operation of certain turnpikes; report; removing certain requirements; rules; adhering to laws; meetings; compliance; notice; validity of bonds; effective date.
Status: In committee, April 1, 2026
What the bill says
From the engrossed text, March 30, 2026:
ENGR OSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 1939 By: Sterling, Menz, and Staires of the House and Standridge of the Senate [ Oklahoma Turnpike Authority - powers and duties of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority - locations of construction - operation of turnpikes - report - collaboration - authorizations - automatic tollgates - bond requirement - compensation for damaged property - rules and existing laws - meetings - notice and public engagement requirements - public meetings - judicial determination of validity of bonds - effective date ] BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 69 O.S. 2021, Section 1705, is amended to read as follows: Section 1705. The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is hereby authorized and empowered: ENGR. H. B. NO. 1939 Page (a) To adopt bylaws for the regulation of its affairs and conduct of its business. (b) To adopt an official seal and alter the same at pleasure. (c) To maintain an office at such place or places within the state as it may designate. (d) To sue and be sued in contract, reverse condemnation, equity, mandamus and similar actions in its own name, plead and be impleaded; provided, that any and all actions at law or in equity against the Authority shall be brought in the county in which the principal office of the …
Sponsors
- Robert Manger (R, HD-101)
- Clay Staires (R, HD-066)
- Annie Menz (D, HD-045)
- Danny Sterling (R, HD-027) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Second Reading referred to Aeronautics and Transportation
- : Coauthored by Representative Manger
- : First Reading
- : Engrossed, signed, to Senate
- : Referred for engrossment
- : Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 78 Nays: 14
- : Title stricken
- : Amended
- : General Order
- : Authored by Senator Standridge (principal Senate author)
Votes
- Third Reading (March 26, 2026): 78 yea, 14 nay, passed
- Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Committee (March 6, 2025): 18 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Transportation Committee (February 20, 2025): 9 yea, 3 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB1939?
- HB1939 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Turnpike Authority; powers and duties; locations of construction and operation of certain turnpikes; report; removing certain requirements; rules; adhering to laws; meetings; compliance; notice; validity of bonds; effective date.
- What is the status of HB1939?
- In committee as of April 1, 2026. Latest action: Second Reading referred to Aeronautics and Transportation (April 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1939?
- Danny Sterling (R, HD-027), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1939?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HB1939&Session=2600
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