Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 2 R cosponsors

SB 41 — Memorial bridges; designating the PFC Lewis Othel Branscum Memorial Bridge. Effective date.

Last action — Referred to Transportation

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 03, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 50% · moderate confidence

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

46 added · 23 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended version of Bill SB 41 designates a bridge over the Kiamichi River in Le Flore County as the “PFC Lewis Othel Branscum Memorial Bridge.” The key change includes updating the landmarks and ensuring the formal naming after an individual who has likely made significant contributions. This matters because memorials like this recognize and honor important figures in the community, fostering local pride and remembrance.

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SENATE FLOOR VERSION February 10, 2025 3 SENATE BILL NO.
ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO.
Burns of the Senate and West (Rick) of the House 7 An Act relating to memorial highway and bridge designations;
Burns of the Senate and West (Rick) of the House 5 An Act relating to memorial highway and bridge designations;
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
9 BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
COMMITTEE REPORT BY:
ENGR.
COMMITTEE ON AERONAUTICS AND TRANSPORTATION February 10, 2025 - DO PASS SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB41 SFLR Page 1 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments)
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NO.
41 Page 1 Passed the Senate the 24th day of February, 2025.
3 Presiding Officer of the Senate 5 Passed the House of Representatives the ____ day of __________, 2025.
8 Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives ENGR.
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Action History

  1. Referred to Transportation

  2. Second Reading referred to Commerce and Economic Development Oversight

  3. First Reading

  4. Engrossed to House

  5. Referred for engrossment

  6. Measure passed: Ayes: 47 Nays: 0

  7. General Order, Considered

  8. Placed on General Order

  9. Reported Do Pass Aeronautics and Transportation committee; CR filed

  10. Coauthored by Representative West (Rick) (principal House author)

  11. Second Reading referred to Aeronautics and Transportation

  12. Authored by Senator Burns

  13. First Reading

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 47 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 39000
Democrat 8000
Total 47000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (47)
Member Party Vote
Carri Hicks Democrat Yea
Jo Anna Dossett Democrat Yea
Julia Kirt Democrat Yea
Mark Mann Democrat Yea
Mary B. Boren Democrat Yea
Michael Brooks Democrat Yea
Nikki Nice Democrat Yea
Regina Goodwin Democrat Yea
Aaron Reinhardt Republican Yea
Adam Pugh Republican Yea
Ally Seifried Republican Yea
Avery Frix Republican Yea
Bill Coleman Republican Yea
Brenda Stanley Republican Yea
Brent Howard Republican Yea
Brian Guthrie Republican Yea
Casey Murdock Republican Yea
Christi Gillespie Republican Yea
Chuck Hall Republican Yea
Dana Prieto Republican Yea
Darcy Jech Republican Yea
Dave Rader Republican Yea
David Bullard Republican Yea
District 24 Republican Yea
Dusty Deevers Republican Yea
George Burns Republican Yea
Grant Green Republican Yea
Jack Stewart Republican Yea
Jerry Alvord Republican Yea
John Haste Republican Yea
Jonathan Wingard Republican Yea
Julie Daniels Republican Yea
Julie McIntosh Republican Yea
Kelly Hines Republican Yea
Kendal Sacchieri Republican Yea
Kristen Thompson Republican Yea
Lisa Standridge Republican Yea
Lonnie Paxton Republican Yea
Micheal Bergstrom Republican Yea
Paul Rosino Republican Yea
Randy Grellner Republican Yea
Roland Pederson Republican Yea
Shane Jett Republican Yea
Spencer Kern Republican Yea
Todd Gollihare Republican Yea
Tom Woods Republican Yea
Warren Hamilton Republican Yea

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Aeronautics & Transportation

Passed 12 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 10000
Democrat 2000
Total 12000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
Jo Anna Dossett Democrat Yea
Regina Goodwin Democrat Yea
Adam Pugh Republican Yea
Ally Seifried Republican Yea
Avery Frix Republican Yea
Brian Guthrie Republican Yea
Darcy Jech Republican Yea
District 24 Republican Yea
Jack Stewart Republican Yea
Jerry Alvord Republican Yea
Kelly Hines Republican Yea
Micheal Bergstrom Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 41?
SB 41 is sponsored by George Burns (Republican) and Rick West (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 41?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 03, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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