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OK SJR14

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

John Sparks

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a new Section 23c to Article X of the Oklahoma Constitution requiring the State Board of Equalization to certify revenue reductions or expenditure increases when the Legislature enacts such laws.

  • The certified amount would be subtracted from appropriations available for the next fiscal year and deposited with the state retirement system having the greatest unfunded liability as a percentage of assets.

  • Applies to laws enacted in regular or special sessions that affect fiscal years beginning after the latest sine die adjournment date or special session convening.

  • Establishes a specific ballot title for voter approval, explaining that the measure would require dedicating the certified amount to fund retirement system liabilities.

  • Directs the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to file the resolution with the Secretary of State and Attorney General immediately after passage.

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; requiring State Board of Equalization to certify amount of revenue reduction or expenditure increase; requiring certain deposit to retirement systems. Ballot title. Filing.

Public Finance

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Finance

2/14/2011

Committee Referrals

Finance2/14/2011

Full Bill Text

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