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OK HJR1003

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/4/2013

Primary Sponsor

Randon Grau

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma Constitution to establish biennial budgeting for odd-numbered years, with budgets covering two full fiscal years instead of annual budgets.

  • 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.

  • Allows Legislature by 3/4 vote in each chamber to consider non-appropriation measures during odd-numbered years.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules2/6/2013

Full Bill Text

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