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OK HJR1003
Joint Resolution
Status
2/4/2013
Primary Sponsor
Randon Grau
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AI Summary
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Amends Oklahoma Constitution to establish biennial budgeting for odd-numbered years, with budgets covering two full fiscal years instead of annual budgets.
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Restricts Legislature during odd-numbered years to considering only appropriation measures, while even-numbered years allow consideration of new legislation, amendments, repeals, and constitutional referenda.
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Allows Legislature by 3/4 vote in each chamber to consider non-appropriation measures during odd-numbered years.
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Requires State Board of Equalization to certify available revenues based on 95% of itemized revenue estimates and establishes Constitutional Reserve Fund procedures for surplus funds and revenue failures.
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Amends Article X Section 23 to implement two-year fiscal period certification procedures, including provisions for emergency appropriations and manufacturing incentives when reserve fund reaches $80 million; effective January 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Oklahoma Constitution; legislative sessions; budgets; ballot title; filing.
Appropriations
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Rules
2/6/2013