Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma SB80: Oklahoma Turnpike Authority; removing authorization for Authority for construction at certain locations; removing certain bond issuance requirement; state highway system. Effective date.
Status: In committee, April 20, 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 the powers and duties of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority; removing authorization for Authority for construction at certain locations; altering location of certain authorized construction; removing certain bond issuance requirement; updating statutory language; amending 69 O.S. 2021, Section 1717, which relates to project to become part of state highway system…
From the engrossed text, April 20, 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 the powers and duties of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority; removing authorization for Authority for construction at certain locations; altering location of certain authorized construction; removing certain bond issuance requirement; updating statutory language; amending 69 O.S. 2021, Section 1717, which relates to project to become part of state highway system; modifying conditions for a turnpike to become part of the state highway system; 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: SB80 HFLR Page BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments. 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. (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 …