SB 175 imposes a $100 fee on commercial vehicles registered under the International Registration Plan that report mileage in Oklahoma. The fee revenue is split: 5% funds a new "Uninsured Commercial Vehicle Recovery Reimbursement Fund" to reimburse tow operators who provide nonconsensual towing services to uninsured commercial vehicles, while 95% goes to an existing driver safety fund. The bill creates this fund in the state treasury as a continuing account with no fiscal year limits. It takes effect July 1, 2025, and is declared an emergency. The bill directly affects commercial vehicle operators using the International Registration Plan in Oklahoma.
HB 1822 requires the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) to create a program for identifying, removing, and managing invasive woody species (like Eastern Redcedar and salt cedar) within transportation rights-of-way. The program mandates surveys, prioritized removal plans, eco-friendly removal methods to protect native plants and soil, ongoing monitoring, and collaboration with other agencies. This directly affects ODOT’s operations and land adjacent to state roads. The bill would have taken effect November 1, 2025, but died in conference on May 30, 2025. (Note: The bill’s title references transportation but focuses on environmental management within road corridors.)
HB 2263 prohibits using cellular telephones or electronic devices while driving on specific road segments, directly affecting drivers who use phones in those areas. The bill removes the previous exception for zones where workers are present and changes the effective date to November 1, 2025 (from July 1, 2026). It establishes penalties for violations and allows municipalities to enforce stricter local ordinances. The law applies to all road segments designated under the bill, not limited to construction zones.
SB 1150 appropriates $100,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation for fiscal year 2026 to cover existing legal duties of the department. The bill directly affects the Department of Transportation by providing funding for its ongoing operations. It declares an emergency to take effect immediately upon enactment, bypassing the normal legislative timeline. The bill became law on May 29, 2025, without the Governor's signature.
HB 2792 creates the "Progressing Rural Economic Prosperity Fund" (PREP Fund) as a continuing fund in Oklahoma, meaning it won't expire with fiscal years. The bill ensures specific existing appropriations - totaling $118.85 million from previous legislative sessions - continue funding rural economic projects without being subject to lapse. These funds support projects previously authorized under bills like HB 1016 and HB 1017 (2023), including infrastructure, business development, and community initiatives in rural Oklahoma. The law also allows the Legislature to reallocate funds as needed while preserving the original project allocations.
SB 920 requires developers to obtain a permit from the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics before constructing buildings within a specified radius of existing or planned heliports or vertiports. This law directly affects property owners, developers, and construction companies planning projects near these aviation facilities. The key provision mandates that the state agency review and approve construction near such sites to ensure safety and compatibility with aerospace infrastructure. The bill became law on May 15, 2025, without the Governor's signature.
SB 375 amends Oklahoma statutes governing construction management for transportation projects, affecting the Oklahoma Department of Transportation and Oklahoma Turnpike Authority. It requires these agencies to compile and maintain a list of qualified construction managers and design consultants, mandating specific disclosures about project scope, costs, funding, and construction inspector arrangements. The bill establishes standardized evaluation criteria for selecting consultants based on qualifications, capacity, past performance, and Oklahoma resident workforce participation. It also creates a committee to rank candidates and allows for "demand services contracts" for on-demand consultant needs. This bill became law on May 14, 2025, without the Governor's signature.
SB 634 expands Oklahoma's Impaired Driving Prevention Advisory Committee by adding seven new members, including the State Commissioner of Health, Director of the Department of Transportation, and leaders from the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority and State Board of Pharmacy. The committee must analyze impaired driving crash data, coordinate with stakeholders, and create an annual statewide strategic plan to reduce impaired driving incidents. These plans are submitted to the Governor, Senate President Pro Tempore, and House Speaker each December. The bill directly affects state agencies involved in public safety, health, and substance use policy by requiring their input into impaired driving prevention strategies.
SB 730 requires Oklahoma's Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics to develop a five-year Airport Construction Program and a statewide airport system plan, which will guide funding for airport infrastructure. The system plan must include all airports eligible for state funding and prioritize safety, economic growth, and FAA standards. It also updates the AeroSPACE Program, a partnership between schools and the aviation industry to create aerospace career pathways for students. These changes directly affect public airports seeking state funding and educational institutions participating in the workforce development initiative.
HB 2285 creates the Evacuation Vehicle Access Corridor Revolving Fund (EVAC Fund) to support construction of emergency evacuation routes in Oklahoma counties. It establishes a grant program allowing counties with landlocked areas (defined as regions with 2,000+ residents and only one or two road access points) to apply for funds to build new or improve existing access corridors. Eligible counties must demonstrate a material need for corridor construction, and grants cannot exceed the total funds in the EVAC Fund. The bill aims to improve public safety by ensuring reliable evacuation routes for residents in geographically isolated areas.
