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OK SJR45
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
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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.
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Removes obsolete language referencing July 1, 1985 as the beginning date for surplus fund deposits into the Constitutional Reserve Fund.
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Allows surplus revenue to accumulate to a higher threshold before restrictions on state spending are triggered, providing greater fiscal flexibility during economic downturns.
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Requires Secretary of State to refer the proposed amendment to voters for approval or rejection through a statewide election with specific ballot language included.
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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