The bill amends the Scenic Rivers Act by updating the designation of certain rivers and streams in Oklahoma that are recognized for their unique natural beauty and recreational value. Specifically, it designates the Flint Creek, Illinois River, Barren Fork Creek, Upper Mountain Fork River, Big Lee Creek, Little Lee Creek, Glover River, and Kiamichi River as scenic rivers. The bill also makes several updates to the statutory language, including changes to the names of counties and elevation levels, such as changing "Oklahoma" to "the state," "West" to "west," and "600-foot" to "six-hundred-foot."
Additionally, the bill removes the designation of "420-foot" and replaces it with "four-hundred-twenty-foot" for Big Lee Creek, while also adding the Glover River and Kiamichi River to the list of scenic rivers. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage and approval.