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OK HJR1011

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/4/2013

Primary Sponsor

Elise Hall

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

HJR 1011 Summary

  • Proposes constitutional amendment to Section 23 of Article X of the Oklahoma Constitution modifying state budget expenditure limitations and procedures

  • Changes the allowable annual appropriation growth cap from 12% to 7% (adjusted for inflation), limiting legislative spending increases

  • Maintains the 95% revenue certification requirement from the State Board of Equalization and establishes procedures for the Constitutional Reserve Fund

  • Directs Secretary of State to refer the amendment to voters with a specified ballot title explaining the change in appropriation growth limits

  • Requires filing of the resolution with the Secretary of State and Attorney General after passage by the Legislature

Legislative Description

Oklahoma Constitution; budget procedures; expenditure limitations; ballot title; filing.

Government

Last Action

Authored by Senator Treat (principal Senate author)

2/14/2013

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Budget2/5/2013

Full Bill Text

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