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OK HJR1036

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Mike Reynolds

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment adding Section 25A to Article X of the Oklahoma Constitution to restrict how state government entities can incur debt

  • Prohibits state agencies, authorities, boards, commissions, and departments from incurring obligations that require multi-year legislative appropriations or depend on tax revenue for repayment, unless approved by voters under existing Section 25 provisions

  • Exempts revenue bonds repaid through user fees or charges collected for use of specific government assets (real or personal property) from the new restrictions

  • Applies only to obligations incurred on or after January 1, 2013, leaving pre-existing debt unaffected

  • Directs the Secretary of State to refer the proposed amendment to voters for approval or rejection at a statewide election

Legislative Description

Oklahoma Constitution; indebtedness; ballot title; filing.

Public Finance

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/8/2011

Committee Referrals

Rules2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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