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OK SB655

Bill

Status

Failed

2/14/2011

Primary Sponsor

Eddie Fields

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum debt limit for school districts from 10% to 15% of taxable property valuation when districts have an "absolute need" and voter approval (3/5 vote required).

  • Raises the debt ceiling for purchasing transportation equipment from 10% to 15% of taxable property valuation under Section 15-106.

  • Expands the definition of "equipment" in Section 15-106.1 to include library books, textbooks, school uniforms, computer software, telecommunications devices, and related maintenance agreements, with bonds maturing up to 5 years (or longer if equipment life justifies it).

  • Makes the bill's provisions contingent upon voter approval of a proposed constitutional amendment to Section 26 of Article X of the Oklahoma Constitution (referenced as Senate Joint Resolution number to be determined).

Legislative Description

School district indebtedness; increase limit. Contingency.

Education

Last Action

Failed in Committee - Education

2/14/2011

Committee Referrals

Education2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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