Scenic Rivers Act; providing scenic river designation for certain waters. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1010 designates eight specific rivers and creeks in Oklahoma as scenic rivers under the state's Scenic Rivers Act, protecting them from development that could harm their natural beauty. The bill specifically lists locations including the Illinois River (in Adair, Delaware, and Cherokee Counties), the Kiamichi River (in LeFlore, Choctaw, and Pushmataha Counties), and the Barren Fork Creek (in Adair and Cherokee Counties). These designations aim to preserve the rivers' scenic, recreational, and ecological values for public benefit. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, following its passage.