OK
Oklahoma Senate Bill SB741

Oklahoma 2024 Regular Session

Oklahoma Senate Bill SB741

Introduced
2/6/23  

Caption

The Oklahoma Electronic Toll Collection Act; creating certain exemption. Effective date.

Impact

This legislative change will have a significant impact on state laws governing the collection of tolls on turnpikes. Specifically, the bill mandates that vehicle owners be liable for any toll violations occurring with their vehicles unless they can prove non-liability—such as cases where a vehicle was stolen at the time of the infraction. The bill does not alter the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority's ability to set toll rates and collect fees, allowing them to maintain existing revenue structures while improving the enforcement mechanisms for violators.

Summary

Senate Bill 741 updates the Oklahoma Electronic Toll Collection Act by amending existing statutes regarding toll collection systems. It specifically introduces a new exemption for school buses from toll charges while using Oklahoma turnpikes. By adjusting the definitions associated with denoting toll violations and the responsibilities of vehicle owners, the bill aims to streamline the toll collection process in the state. Additionally, it establishes clear parameters for vehicle owners regarding the liability for toll evasion, particularly focusing on the role of photo-monitoring systems in enforcing compliance.

Contention

Notable points of contention may arise over the implications of heightened liability for vehicle owners. There are concerns that this could disproportionately affect low-income drivers or those with vehicles registered to them but regularly operated by others. Moreover, while the exemption for school buses is designed to support educational transportation, some may argue that it could yield inconsistent enforcement practices and potential revenue losses for the Turnpike Authority.

Companion Bills

OK SB741

Carry Over The Oklahoma Electronic Toll Collection Act; creating certain exemption. Effective date.

Previously Filed As

OK SB741

The Oklahoma Electronic Toll Collection Act; creating certain exemption. Effective date.

OK HB2125

Turnpikes; requiring legislative approval for Oklahoma Turnpike Authority to modify turnpike tolls; effective date.

OK HB2164

Motor vehicles; requiring the collection of certain fee for certain towed vehicles; providing for the collection and remittance of certain fee; effective date.

OK SB502

Electric vehicles; creating the Oklahoma Electric Vehicle Charging Act. Effective date.

OK SB463

Sales tax exemption; extending date for rolling stock exemption. Effective date.

OK HB2262

Turnpikes; modifying certain powers and duties of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority; effective date.

OK SB950

Oklahoma Charity Games Act; creating the Electronic Pull-Tab Device Act; authorizing use. Effective date.

OK SB1044

Oklahoma Open Records Act; modifying exception to certain definition. Effective date.

OK HB2264

Oklahoma Turnpike Authority; requiring Authority to conduct certain studies; requiring Authority to obtain certain approvals; effective date.

OK HB1067

Roads and bridges; exempting school buses from paying tolls; authorizing the promulgation of rules; effective date.

Similar Bills

OK HB2968

Motor vehicles; removing ability of Service Oklahoma to deny renewal vehicle registration for unpaid tolls; effective date.

OK HB3558

Oklahoma Turnpike Authority; requiring certain billing information be cross-checked; effective date.

OK SB1784

Turnpike Authority; capping toll evasion penalties to fifty dollars per vehicle owner per year; removing ability of Authority to contract with collections agencies to collect toll evasion penalties. Effective date.

OK SB741

The Oklahoma Electronic Toll Collection Act; creating certain exemption. Effective date.

OK HB1788

Oklahoma Turnpike Authority; expanding list of unlawful actions; defining terms; modifying definition; effective date.

OK HB2545

State military forces; enacting the Oklahoma Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act; emergency.

OK SB512

Motor vehicles; creating the Hometown Auto-jobs Act of 2022; guidelines; licenses. Effective date.

OK HB1797

Child care facilities; criminal history checks; requiring notification when there is a substantiated finding of heinous and shocking abuse; effective date.