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OK HJR1058
Joint Resolution
Status
3/15/2010
Primary Sponsor
Joe Dorman
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AI Summary
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Increases the maximum deposit into Oklahoma's Constitutional Reserve Fund from 10% to 15% of the preceding fiscal year's General Revenue Fund certification.
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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.
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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.
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Requires voter approval through ballot referendum for this proposed constitutional amendment to Section 23 of Article X.
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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