House Bill No. 1188 amends Section 1707 of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority's regulations to enhance compensation provisions for property owners affected by turnpike projects. The bill stipulates that property owners whose land abuts turnpike projects are entitled to compensation for nuisances caused by the projects, which include noise, light pollution, and diminished property value. The bill requires the Authority to notify these property owners in writing about the intended right-of-way acquisition and their entitlement to compensation, including a specific formula for calculating nuisance compensation based on property value.

Additionally, the bill outlines the process for property owners to request compensation, mandating that they submit their requests within 30 days of receiving the Authority's notice. If an agreement on compensation is not reached within 180 days, the Authority must initiate legal proceedings to determine the compensation amount. The bill also provides for the award of attorney and expert fees to property owners if the court's compensation award exceeds the Authority's last offer by 10% or more. An emergency clause is included, allowing the bill to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.