Loading chat...
OK SJR11
Joint Resolution
Status
2/4/2013
Primary Sponsor
Eddie Fields
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Proposes amendment to Section 9 of Article X of the Oklahoma Constitution to increase the maximum school district property tax levy from 15 mills to 35 mills on dollar valuation
-
Maintains existing 4-mill county-wide levy for schools while allowing individual districts to levy up to 35 mills through voter approval
-
Requires voter approval through ballot referendum; includes emergency levy and local support levy options for districts meeting additional requirements
-
Changes require passage by voters in general election; ballot title emphasizes allowing school districts to levy up to 35 mills in property taxes
-
Referred by Secretary of State to the people for approval or rejection during the 1st Session of the 54th Oklahoma Legislature (2013)
Legislative Description
Constitutional amendment; increasing the allowable school district levy.
Revenue and Taxation
Last Action
coauthored by Casey (principal House author)
2/5/2013