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OK SJR34

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Eddie Fields

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending Section 26 of Article X of the Oklahoma Constitution to increase the maximum indebtedness limit for school districts from 10% to 15% of the taxable property value in the district

  • Requires approval by three-fifths of voters in a special election for school districts to incur debt exceeding 5% of taxable property value for purposes including acquiring or improving school sites, constructing or repairing buildings, and purchasing equipment

  • Deletes obsolete language from the constitutional provision, specifically removing subsection (c) regarding the 1993 effective date of a previous amendment

  • Maintains existing debt limit provisions for cities, towns, and counties at 10% of taxable property value with three-fifths voter approval

  • Directs the Secretary of State to refer the proposed amendment to voters for approval or rejection through a ballot referendum

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; school district indebtedness limit. Ballot title.

Vote of the People

Last Action

Pending authorship Representative(s) Hickman

2/16/2011

Committee Referrals

Education2/14/2011

Full Bill Text

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