3/12/10-The Senate voted 29-17 to kill a bill that sought to take decisions about increasing tolls out of the hands of the Turnpike Authority.
Sponsored by Sen. Randy Brogdon, R-Owasso, SB1773 would have required a two-thirds vote of the Legislature before tolls could be increased. The Turnpike Authority now has sole responsibility for determining toll rates.
The bill would have also required legislative approval to issue bonds for the state’s turnpikes. Currently, legislative approval is only needed to build turnpikes.

2/23/10-The Senate Appropriations Committee has advanced a bill to the full Senate that would take decisions about increasing tolls out of the hands of the Turnpike Authority.
Sponsored by Sen. Randy Brogdon, R-Owasso, SB1773 would require a two-thirds vote of the Legislature before tolls could be increased. The Turnpike Authority now has sole responsibility for determining toll rates.
The bill would also require legislative approval to issue bonds for the state’s turnpikes. Currently, legislative approval is only needed to build turnpikes.
For Senate bill status, call 405-524-0126.