Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma HB3757: Oklahoma Turnpike Authority; stating applicability; making determination of certain date of legislative authorization; effective date.
Status: In committee, February 18, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority; amending 69 O.S. 2021, Section 1705, as amended by Section 572, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (69 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1705), which relates to Oklahoma Turnpike Authority powers and duties; stating applicability; making determination of certain date of legislative authorization; making certain requirements of Oklahoma Turnpike Authority for turnpike projects; requiring certain projects lapse if deadline is not met; stating no impairment to certain contracts or revenues; requiring certain report be filed; defining term…
From the introduced text, January 15, 2026:
An Act relating to the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority; amending 69 O.S. 2021, Section 1705, as amended by Section 572, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (69 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1705), which relates to Oklahoma Turnpike Authority powers and duties; stating applicability; making determination of certain date of legislative authorization; making certain requirements of Oklahoma Turnpike Authority for turnpike projects; requiring certain projects lapse if deadline is not met; stating no impairment to certain contracts or revenues; requiring certain report be filed; defining term; and providing an effective date. BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 69 O.S. 2021, Section 1705, as amended by Section 572, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (69 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1705), is amended to read as follows: Section 1705. The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is hereby authorized and empowered: (a) To adopt bylaws for the regulation of its affairs and conduct of its business. Req. No. 15327 Page (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 …