SB1263

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.