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OK HJR1019

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Scott Martin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the Secretary of State to refer a proposed amendment to Section 9 of Article X of the Oklahoma Constitution to voters for approval
  • Allows school districts to levy an additional property tax of up to 5 mills on the dollar when approved by a majority of district electors
  • The additional levy is made each fiscal year and can be rescinded by voters; revenue is used for operational expenses of the district's schools
  • Specifies ballot title describing the measure and requires the Chief Clerk of the House to file copies with the Secretary of State and Attorney General

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; allowing school districts to make an additional tax levy; ballot title; filing.

Revenue and Taxation

Last Action

Authored by Senator Sparks (principal Senate author)

2/17/2011

Committee Referrals

Rules2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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