Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma HCR1019: Concurrent Resolution; supporting naming of roadway; commemorating the life and legacy of Toby Keith; directing distribution.
Status: Passed both chambers, February 26, 2026
What the bill says
A Concurrent Resolution supporting the official name of the planned turnpike to be constructed from Interstate 44 East to Interstate 35 continuing East and North to Interstate 40 as part of the ACCESS Oklahoma Long-Range Plan; commemorating the life and legacy of Toby Keith; directing distribution.
From the enrolled text, February 26, 2026:
A Concurrent Resolution supporting the official name of the planned turnpike to be constructed from Interstate 44 East to Interstate 35 continuing East and North to Interstate 40 as part of the ACCESS Oklahoma Long-Range Plan; commemorating the life and legacy of Toby Keith; directing distribution. WHEREAS, as part of the ACCESS Oklahoma Long-Range Plan, the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is advancing the planned turnpike corridor extending from Interstate 44 East to Interstate 35 near Indian Hills Road and continuing East and North to Interstate 40 at Interstate 335/Kickapoo Turnpike to provide an additional safe highspeed connection between these major interstate routes to complete a much needed loop around the Oklahoma City metropolitan area; and WHEREAS, the Legislature recognizes the significance of this route for transportation safety, regional connectivity, and intrastate commerce and growth and finds it appropriate to designate an official name for the turnpike to memorialize its importance; and WHEREAS, Toby Keith was born July 8, 1961, in Clinton, Oklahoma, raised in Moore, Oklahoma, and resided in Norman, Oklahoma, and rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most successful and recognizable country music artists in American history; and WHEREAS, throughout his extraordinary career, Toby Keith released numerous chart-topping hits including "Should've Been a Cowboy", "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)", and "American Soldier", …
Sponsors
- Jim Grego (R, HD-017)
- David Hardin (R, HD-086)
- Ronny Johns (R, HD-025)
- Eric Roberts (R, HD-083)
- Jonathan Wilk (R, HD-020)
- Mike Kelley (R, HD-060)
- Jason Blair (R, HD-053) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Filed with Secretary of State
- : Enrolled measure signed, returned to House
- : Enrolled, signed, to Senate
- : Referred for enrollment
- : Adopted, returned to House
- : Direct to Calendar
- : First Reading
- : Engrossed, signed, to Senate
- : Adopted, referred for engrossment
- : Coauthored by Representative(s) Roberts, Grego, Hardin, Wilk, Johns, Kelley
Common questions
- What is HCR1019?
- HCR1019 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Concurrent Resolution; supporting naming of roadway; commemorating the life and legacy of Toby Keith; directing distribution.
- What does HCR1019 do?
- In its own words: A Concurrent Resolution supporting the official name of the planned turnpike to be constructed from Interstate 44 East to Interstate 35 continuing East and North to Interstate 40 as part of the ACCESS Oklahoma Long-Range Plan; commemorating the life and legacy of Toby Keith; directing distribution.
- What is the status of HCR1019?
- Passed both chambers as of February 26, 2026. Latest action: Filed with Secretary of State (February 26, 2026).
- Who sponsored HCR1019?
- Jason Blair (R, HD-053), with 6 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HCR1019?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HCR1019&Session=2600
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