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OK SJR74
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
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Proposes adding Section 10C to Article X of the Oklahoma Constitution to authorize municipalities to increase property taxes for establishing and maintaining multi-district library systems.
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Allows property tax increases only when approved by majority vote of qualified voters in the municipality, with a maximum increase of 5 mills on the dollar of assessed property value.
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Directs Secretary of State to refer the proposed amendment to voters for approval or rejection through a state question.
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Provides specific ballot language explaining that the measure permits municipalities to levy additional property taxes for public library systems, with voter approval required and tax increase capped at 5 mills.
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Requires President Pro Tempore of Senate to file copies of the resolution with Secretary of State and Attorney General immediately upon passage.
Legislative Description
Constitutional Amendment; Joint resolution proposing state question for certain library funding.
Revenue and Taxation
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Finance
2/8/2012