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OK SJR45

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/1/2010

Primary Sponsor

Jay Gumm

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendment to Section 23 of Article X of the Oklahoma Constitution to increase the maximum percentage of surplus funds placed in the Constitutional Reserve Fund from 10% to 15% of the preceding fiscal year's General Revenue Fund certification.

  • Removes obsolete language referencing July 1, 1985 as the beginning date for surplus fund deposits into the Constitutional Reserve Fund.

  • Allows surplus revenue to accumulate to a higher threshold before restrictions on state spending are triggered, providing greater fiscal flexibility during economic downturns.

  • Requires Secretary of State to refer the proposed amendment to voters for approval or rejection through a statewide election with specific ballot language included.

  • Directs the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to file copies of the resolution with the Secretary of State and Attorney General immediately after passage.

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; increasing maximum amount in Constitutional Reserve Fund from 10% to 15% of prior year's General Revenue Fund amount.

Revenue and Taxation

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Appropriations

2/2/2010

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/2/2010

Full Bill Text

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