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OK HB3757
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Danny Sterling
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AI Summary
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Requires the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority to commence construction on legislatively authorized turnpike projects within 5 years of authorization (after completion of environmental reviews) and place projects into service within 10 years of construction start
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Applies retroactively to all previously authorized turnpike locations, with the effective date of the act (November 1, 2026) serving as the authorization date for existing projects
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Automatically lapses legislative authorization for any turnpike project that fails to meet the construction or service deadlines, while protecting existing bond obligations and pledged revenues
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Requires the Authority to file a report within 60 days of any project lapse with legislative leadership detailing expenditures, outstanding obligations, acquired property, and reauthorization recommendations
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Defines "commence construction" as issuance of a notice to proceed for physical construction work, explicitly excluding planning, studies, design, and right-of-way acquisition activities
Legislative Description
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority; stating applicability; making determination of certain date of legislative authorization; effective date.
Last Action
Policy recommendation to the Commerce and Economic Development Oversight committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Transportation
2/18/2026