Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma SB1599: Memorial bridges; designating the MoMM2 Arlon Francis Wetsel Memorial Bridge. Effective date.
Status: In committee, February 18, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to memorial highway and bridge designations; designating the MoMM2 Arlon Francis Wetsel Memorial Bridge; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
From the engrossed text, February 17, 2026:
An Act relating to memorial highway and bridge designations; designating the MoMM2 Arlon Francis Wetsel Memorial Bridge; providing for codification; and providing an effective date. BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 1698.510 of Title 69, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows: The bridge on U.S. Highway 283 crossing over Elm Fork Red River north of Mangum in Greer County shall be designated as the "MoMM2 Arlon Francis Wetsel Memorial Bridge". The Department of Transportation shall cause suitable permanent markers bearing that name to be placed on the bridge. SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2026. COMMITTEE REPORT BY: COMMITTEE ON AERONAUTICS AND TRANSPORTATION February 16, 2026 - DO PASS SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB1599 SFLR Page (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments)
Sponsors
- Brent Howard (R, SD-038) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Placed on General Order
- : Reported Do Pass Aeronautics and Transportation committee; CR filed
- : Second Reading referred to Aeronautics and Transportation
- : Authored by Senator Howard
- : First Reading
Votes
- Senate Aeronautics & Transportation Committee (February 16, 2026): 10 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Transportation
Common questions
- What is SB1599?
- SB1599 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Memorial bridges; designating the MoMM2 Arlon Francis Wetsel Memorial Bridge. Effective date.
- What does SB1599 do?
- In its own words: An Act relating to memorial highway and bridge designations; designating the MoMM2 Arlon Francis Wetsel Memorial Bridge; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
- What is the status of SB1599?
- In committee as of February 18, 2026. Latest action: Placed on General Order (February 18, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB1599?
- Brent Howard (R, SD-038).
- Where is the official record for SB1599?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=SB1599&Session=2600
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