SB1263

Tourism; requiring legislative approval for designation of certain historic places and state trails. Effective date.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Oklahoma SB1263 requires legislative approval for designating historic places and state trails.

Oklahoma SB1263 amends state law to require legislative approval for the designation of historic places and state trails. Specifically, it mandates that any historic structures, buildings, areas, or objects nominated to the National Register of Historic Places after the act's effective date must be approved by the Legislature. Additionally, it prohibits the expenditure of funds for state trails on federal lands until the Legislature approves them. The act also updates statutory references and language, and it becomes effective on November 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 24

Senate

Coauthored by Representative Lepak (principal House author)

Feb 3

Senate

Second Reading referred to Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism

Feb 2

Senate

First Reading