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OK HJR1058

Joint Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/15/2010

Primary Sponsor

Joe Dorman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum deposit into Oklahoma's Constitutional Reserve Fund from 10% to 15% of the preceding fiscal year's General Revenue Fund certification.

  • Sets aside 33.34% of the Constitutional Reserve Fund balance specifically for natural disaster expenses (tornados, floods, wildfires, earthquakes, etc.), with funds invested by State Treasurer using prudent investment standards.

  • Adjusts the percentages of Reserve Fund monies available for other appropriations from 37.5% and 25% to 24.9975% and 16.665% to account for the natural disaster reserve portion.

  • Requires voter approval through ballot referendum for this proposed constitutional amendment to Section 23 of Article X.

  • Maintains existing provisions for the Reserve Fund's use during revenue failures and emergency conditions declared by the Governor or legislative leaders.

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; relating to the Constitutional Reserve Fund; deposit amount; providing for certain portion to be available for natural disaster expenses; investment of monies by State Treasurer.

Public Finance

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Appropriations

3/22/2010

Committee Referrals

Rules2/2/2010

Full Bill Text

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