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OK HB1246

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

John Bennett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority law to exempt funeral processions for members of the Armed Forces killed in action in a U.S. Department of Defense designated combat zone from paying tolls on turnpike projects.

  • Clarifies that law enforcement officers performing official duties on turnpikes continue to be exempt from toll charges.

  • Requires the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority to promulgate rules necessary to administer and verify eligibility for the toll exemption.

  • Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage and approval.

Legislative Description

Roads, bridges and ferries; exempting certain funeral processions from paying turnpike tolls; emergency.

Motor Vehicles and Transportation

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Transportation

2/8/2011

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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