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OK SJR75

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

David Holt

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendment to Oklahoma Constitution adding new Section 26A to Article X to limit city, town, and township indebtedness and contractual obligations.

  • Prohibits municipalities from incurring debt or contractual obligations unless approved by majority vote of governing body, delegated officer endorsement, or majority vote of voters at an election.

  • New restrictions are cumulative with existing Section 26 debt limitations and do not nullify yearly income/revenue restrictions on municipal indebtedness.

  • Directs Secretary of State to refer proposed amendment to voters for approval or rejection following specified ballot title and procedures.

  • Requires President Pro Tempore of Senate to file copies with Secretary of State and Attorney General immediately after passage.

Legislative Description

Constitutional Amendment; prohibiting municipality from becoming indebted or contractually obligated without certain approval. Ballot title.

Cities and Towns

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/8/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules2/8/2012

Full Bill Text

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