House Bill No. 1939 amends the powers and duties of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, focusing on the construction and operation of turnpike projects. The bill requires the Authority to conduct comprehensive studies assessing potential routes, economic feasibility, and community impacts before issuing bonds for new projects. It mandates collaboration with affected municipalities and counties, including notifying property owners and holding public meetings to gather community input. The bill emphasizes data-driven transportation planning and public policy, ensuring that decisions are based on reliable studies, and mandates transparency by making all studies and proposed routes accessible to the public.

Additionally, the bill introduces provisions requiring the Authority to file bond approval applications with the Supreme Court of Oklahoma, which will have exclusive jurisdiction over these applications. It extends the notice period for hearings from ten to forty-five days and mandates that all Authority meetings be open to the public. Stricter penalties are established for Authority members engaging in profit-driven transactions, classifying such violations as felonies. The bill also clarifies design standards for paving and mandates that contracts for construction work employ at least 90% Oklahoma residents. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.