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Yes: 108 • No: 8
OklahomaSB 341Oklahoma 2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
Railroad Revitalization Act; providing process for sale of certain lease-purchase properties. Effective date. Emergency.
Sponsored By: Avery Frix (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Senate Committee
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
ODOT meetings and records open
Starting July 1, 2025, ODOT meetings are open to the public and ODOT records are public. The only exception is when the agency considers personnel matters.
Broader ODOT powers to manage rail
Starting July 1, 2025, ODOT can buy, build, repair, operate, and maintain railroad tracks and rights-of-way. It can make deals with railroad owners to buy or use tracks, and it can sell or lease state rail assets, including lease-purchase deals. Any buyout under a lease-purchase needs Transportation Commission approval. ODOT can hold needed property and dispose of surplus. It can hire consultants and pay them only from Railroad Revitalization Act funds or revenues, and it cannot pay special fees to in‑house attorneys. ODOT may adopt rules to meet federal transportation requirements.
New sale process and rail fund rules
Starting July 1, 2025, ODOT must run a public RFP before selling state rail assets. Bidders get at least 120 days to respond. Commerce may study economic effects. A recommendation is due within 90 days after the RFP closes, and the Transportation Commission decides and notifies legislative leaders before final action. All sale money goes into the Oklahoma Railroad Maintenance Revolving Fund. ODOT can spend the fund on allowed rail work, and up to 20% each year for signal lights, gates, and other active warning devices at crossings approved by the Corporation Commission. ODOT can also accept state, federal, or private money and make payments to railroads to keep service running under a written agreement.
Felony ban on ODOT self-dealing
Beginning July 1, 2025, ODOT members, officers, and employees cannot do business with ODOT for profit. This includes taking or paying fees, commissions, gifts, or other consideration. A violation is a felony with up to five years in prison, a $500 to $5,000 fine, or both.
Eminent domain for rail projects
Starting July 1, 2025, ODOT can use eminent domain to get land, easements, and track rights for rail projects. The state must follow condemnation laws and pay compensation. This can help keep rail service, but it may force property sales by owners.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Avery Frix
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Dell Kerbs
Republican • House
Ken Luttrell
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/28/2025
Top_of_Page
Yes: 81 • No: 8
House vote • 4/17/2025
Emergency
Yes: 16 • No: 0
House vote • 4/10/2025
Emergency
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/25/2025
THIRD READING
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/17/2025
Emergency
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor 05/03/2025
5/5/2025SenateSent to Governor
4/29/2025SenateSigned, returned to Senate
4/29/2025HouseEnrolled, to House
4/29/2025SenateReferred for enrollment
4/28/2025SenateSigned, returned to Senate
4/28/2025HouseThird Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 81 Nays: 8
4/28/2025HouseGeneral Order
4/28/2025HouseCR; Do Pass Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Committee
4/17/2025HouseCoauthored by Representative(s) Luttrell
4/10/2025HousePolicy recommendation to the Commerce and Economic Development Oversight committee; Do Pass Transportation
4/10/2025HouseReferred to Transportation
4/1/2025HouseSecond Reading referred to Commerce and Economic Development Oversight
4/1/2025HouseFirst Reading
2/26/2025HouseEngrossed to House
2/26/2025SenateReferred for engrossment
2/25/2025SenateMeasure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 47 Nays: 0
2/25/2025SenateGeneral Order, Considered
2/25/2025SenateCoauthored by Representative Kerbs (principal House author)
2/20/2025SenatePlaced on General Order
2/20/2025SenateReported Do Pass as amended Aeronautics and Transportation committee; CR filed
2/17/2025SenateSecond Reading referred to Aeronautics and Transportation
2/4/2025SenateAuthored by Senator Frix
2/3/2025SenateFirst Reading
2/3/2025Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled (final version)
4/29/2025
Floor (House)
4/21/2025
House Committee Report
4/17/2025
House Policy Committee Report
4/10/2025
Engrossed
2/26/2025
Floor (Senate)
2/19/2025
Senate Committee Report
2/17/2025
Introduced
1/2/2025
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