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OK SB747

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/15/2012

Primary Sponsor

Skye McNiel

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 891.8 of 62 O.S. 2011 to increase the cap on the Oklahoma Development Finance Authority's Economic Development Pool from $100 million to $200 million in total obligations.

  • Authorizes the Authority to issue pooled obligations to provide financing for eligible local government entities or businesses undertaking authorized economic development projects located in Oklahoma.

  • Requires that 65% of net proceeds benefit municipalities with populations not exceeding 300,000 persons, while 35% may benefit any eligible local government entities regardless of size.

  • Permits obligations to be issued on a tax-exempt basis if allowed under federal private activity bond rules, otherwise as taxable obligations.

  • Effective date is November 1, 2012.

Legislative Description

Oklahoma Community Economic Development Pooled Finance Act; clarifying language. Effective date.

Public Finance

Last Action

Motion expired

4/18/2012

Committee Referrals

Finance2/21/2012
Rules2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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