This bill amends Section 1707 of Title 69 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to the acquisition of land by the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) for turnpike projects. The amendments introduce several key provisions, including the requirement for the OTA to compensate property owners for damages caused by turnpike projects, whether directly or indirectly. Compensation can take the form of property damage correction, monetary compensation for devaluation, or acquisition of the property at fair market value, including relocation costs. Additionally, the OTA is mandated to acquire properties abutting turnpike projects upon request from property owners, extending up to 1,000 feet from the right-of-way boundary.

The bill also establishes a process for notifying property owners about right-of-way acquisitions and outlines the steps for property owners to request compensation or acquisition. If an agreement on compensation cannot be reached within 180 days, the OTA must initiate court proceedings to determine compensation, with provisions for jury trials and potential attorney fees for property owners if the awarded compensation exceeds the OTA's last offer by 10% or more. The bill defines "damage" in terms of negative impacts on property access, air, light, view, enjoyment, or monetary value, and declares an emergency for immediate enactment upon passage.