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OK SJR34
Joint Resolution
Status
2/7/2011
Primary Sponsor
Eddie Fields
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Deletes obsolete language from the constitutional provision, specifically removing subsection (c) regarding the 1993 effective date of a previous amendment
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Maintains existing debt limit provisions for cities, towns, and counties at 10% of taxable property value with three-fifths voter approval
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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