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OK HB2272

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Doug Cox

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Enacts the District Road Fund Act, allowing three road districts in each Oklahoma county to levy a sales tax up to 2% upon voter approval by property owners.

  • Permits districts to levy a property assessment up to $50 per year per property owner upon voter approval, with both taxes/assessments dedicated to constructing, improving, and maintaining county roads.

  • Requires approval by majority of property owners voting at a special election called by county commissioners or by initiative petition signed by at least 51% of district property owners.

  • Creates separate road tax and assessment revolving funds in each county for taxes and assessments collected, with funds restricted to road construction, improvement, and maintenance purposes.

  • Takes effect November 1, 2012.

Legislative Description

Counties and county officers; enacting the District Road Fund Act; allowing districts to levy sales tax and property assessment for roads; effective date.

Revenue and Taxation

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget

2/7/2012

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Budget2/7/2012

Full Bill Text

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