Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma SR39: Resolution; celebrating the history of U.S. Route 70 and recognizing the role the highway has played in the growth of industry, commerce, and tourism in southern Oklahoma.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 8, 2026
What the bill says
A Resolution celebrating the history of U.S. Route 70; and recognizing the role the highway has played in the growth of industry, commerce, and tourism in southern Oklahoma.
From the enrolled text, April 8, 2026:
A Resolution celebrating the history of U.S. Route 70; and recognizing the role the highway has played in the growth of industry, commerce, and tourism in southern Oklahoma. WHEREAS, U.S. Route 70 is one of Oklahoma's historic east-west highways, stretching across southern Oklahoma and connecting the state to neighboring states; and WHEREAS, officially designated on December 7, 1926, U.S. Route 70 stretches for 289 miles from the Texas state line near Davidson, Oklahoma, to the Arkansas state line near Broken Bow; and WHEREAS, U.S. Route 70 runs through major Oklahoma cities, including Ardmore, Durant, Hugo, and Idabel, and has helped grow local businesses and industries that contribute to the state's economy; and WHEREAS, although the route has changed over the decades, this highway has served as an important transportation corridor for Oklahoma families, farmers, truckers, and tourists traveling through southern Oklahoma; and WHEREAS, U.S. Route 70 has also helped connect Oklahomans and visitors alike to many of southern Oklahoma's beautiful scenic areas, historic towns, lakes, and outdoor recreation destinations; and WHEREAS, small businesses, restaurants, hotels, and tourist attractions have benefited from the steady flow of traffic along U.S. Route 70; and WHEREAS, the continued maintenance and improvement of U.S. Route 70 and other highways remain vital to supporting economic growth and opportunity for the residents of southern Oklahoma. NOW, THEREFORE, …
Sponsors
- Brent Howard (R, SD-038)
- George Burns (R, SD-005)
- Jerry Alvord (R, SD-014)
- Spencer Kern (R, SD-031)
- David Bullard (R, SD-006) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Enrolled, filed with Secretary of State
- : Adopted, referred for enrollment
- : Direct to Calendar
- : Coauthored by Senator Burns
- : Coauthored by Senator Howard
- : Coauthored by Senator Alvord
- : Coauthored by Senator Kern
- : Authored by Senator Bullard
- : First Reading
Common questions
- What is SR39?
- SR39 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Resolution; celebrating the history of U.S. Route 70 and recognizing the role the highway has played in the growth of industry, commerce, and tourism in southern Oklahoma.
- What does SR39 do?
- In its own words: A Resolution celebrating the history of U.S. Route 70; and recognizing the role the highway has played in the growth of industry, commerce, and tourism in southern Oklahoma.
- What is the status of SR39?
- Passed both chambers as of April 8, 2026. Latest action: Enrolled, filed with Secretary of State (April 8, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR39?
- David Bullard (R, SD-006), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR39?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=SR39&Session=2600
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