Payne County
Together, these three laws added $1,750 in new fees, a 90-day window for opponents to challenge your petition, a stricter signature-match rule, and county-by-county caps — each one further diluting a right the Constitution calls ours: to participate fully in shaping our own destiny.
| Legislator | SB 518 · 2024 | HB 1105 · 2024 | SB 1027 · 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Senate | |||
Dist. 20 · R | Yea | Excused | Excused |
Dist. 21 · R | — | — | Yea |
| State House | |||
Dist. 32 · R | — | — | Yea |
Dist. 33 · R | — | — | Yea |
Dist. 34 · D | Nay | Nay | Nay |
Dist. 35 · R | — | — | — |
The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is run by an appointed board with the power to route toll roads and take land by eminent domain. In 2023, HB 2263 reduced the Governor’s sole control over that board. Governor Stitt vetoed it; the Legislature overrode the veto and it became law. Read the full record →
| Legislator | HB 2263 · 2023 Override the OTA veto |
|---|---|
| State Senate | |
Chuck Hall Dist. 20 · R | Overrode |
Randy Grellner Dist. 21 · R | Not yet in office |
| State House | |
Jim Shaw Dist. 32 · R | Not yet in office |
Molly Jenkins Dist. 33 · R | Not yet in office |
Trish Ranson Dist. 34 · D | Overrode |
Dillon Travis Dist. 35 · R | Not yet in office |
On HB 2263 a YES vote overrode the Governor’s veto and reduced the Turnpike Authority’s insulation from the public — so, as on the bills above, green marks the vote that sided with public oversight. Source: Oklahoma Legislature, HB 2263 (2023) — House RCS #941, Senate RCS #155 (veto override, May 25, 2023).