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OK SJR47

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/1/2010

Primary Sponsor

John Ford

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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 "Beginning July 1, 1985" from the constitutional provision regarding surplus fund allocation.

  • Maintains existing provisions that allow the Constitutional Reserve Fund to be used for specific purposes: revenue shortfalls, emergency appropriations, and manufacturing incentive programs (when balance exceeds $80 million).

  • Requires the Secretary of State to refer the proposed amendment to Oklahoma voters for approval or rejection through a statewide election.

  • Directs the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to file the resolution and ballot title with the Secretary of State and Attorney General immediately upon 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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