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OK SJR73

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

John Ford

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendment to Oklahoma Constitution Article X, Section 9 to allow school districts to levy an additional property tax of up to 5 mills on the dollar for operational expenses.

  • Requires approval by a three-fifths (3/5) supermajority of voters before the levy can be implemented by a school district.

  • Prohibits any state aid or benefits to school districts from being conditioned on, reduced by, or increased by the levying of this new millage.

  • Directs Secretary of State to refer the proposed constitutional amendment to voters for approval or rejection with a specific ballot title provided.

  • Designates the Senate President Pro Tempore to file copies of the amendment with the Secretary of State and Attorney General.

Legislative Description

Constitutional Amendment; authorizing school district levy for operational expenses.

Public Finance

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Finance

2/8/2012

Committee Referrals

Finance2/8/2012

Full Bill Text

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