OklahomaSB 341Oklahoma 2026 Regular SessionSenate

Railroad Revitalization Act; providing process for sale of certain lease-purchase properties. Effective date. Emergency.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Oklahoma can build and maintain railroads

Oklahoma's transportation department can buy, build, rebuild, repair, replace, operate, and maintain railroad tracks and related land. It selects locations and routes it finds workable and economically sound. This authority does not name specific projects, set funding amounts, or provide a direct household benefit.

More time and checks for railroad buyers

Parties seeking to buy state railroad assets get at least 120 days to answer sale requests, up from 90 days. After responses close, the transportation director has up to 90 days to recommend a proposal to the Transportation Commission. The Commerce Department may study economic effects; available results go into the recommendation. The Commission decides whether sales serve the state's best interests and approves purchases through lease-purchase options. All sale proceeds go into the Oklahoma Railroad Maintenance Revolving Fund.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Avery Frix
Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

Dell Kerbs
Republican • House
Ken Luttrell
Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 166 • No: 8

House vote • 4/28/2025

THIRD READING

Yes: 81 • No: 8

House vote • 4/17/2025

DO PASS

Yes: 16 • No: 0

House vote • 4/10/2025

DO PASS

Yes: 11 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/25/2025

THIRD READING

Yes: 47 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/17/2025

Committee vote: Aeronautics & Transportation