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OK SJR47
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 "Beginning July 1, 1985" from the constitutional provision regarding surplus fund allocation.
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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).
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Requires the Secretary of State to refer the proposed amendment to Oklahoma voters for approval or rejection through a statewide election.
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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