HB 2272 Oklahoma House · 2026 Regular Session

Transportation; creating the Transportation Modernization Act of 2025; effective date.

HB 2272 allocates $25 million for county bridge reconstruction and $25 million for county road reconstruction on major collector routes (as defined by Oklahoma law) using unappropriated state funds for the 2026 fiscal year. Counties must submit projects to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, which evaluates them based on safety, structural condition, public use importance, traffic patterns, and detour impacts. County financial contributions also factor into project selection alongside objective funding distribution. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and applies specifically to county highway infrastructure on designated routes.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

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Governor

Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Last action Feb 4, 2025

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MODERATE

The bill was completely rewritten from a general transportation modernization act into a specific appropriations bill for road and bridge reconstruction. The original version focused on creating a modernization framework, while the new version allocates $25 million specifically for county bridge and road projects on major collector routes in fiscal year 2026.

Scope change

The bill's scope narrowed significantly from a broad transportation modernization framework to specific funding for county bridge and road reconstruction projects on major collector routes.

SCOPE

Removed the original bill title and purpose which focused on creating a general Transportation Modernization Act of 2025.

FISCAL

Added $25 million appropriation to the County Improvements for Roads and Bridges Fund for fiscal year 2026.

ELIGIBILITY

Added specific eligibility criteria for bridge reconstruction projects including structural adequacy, safety, serviceability, and functional obsolescence.

Added specific eligibility criteria for road reconstruction projects including pavement condition, drainage characteristics, and subgrade condition.

TIMELINE

Changed effective date from November 1, 2025 to July 1, 2025.

REQUIREMENT

Added requirement that counties must provide direct or indirect financial participation as a selection factor for projects.

TECHNICAL

Added new section number 60-1-12249 replacing the original 60-1-10949.

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Feb 3, 2025

Introduced

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