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OK SJR15

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/4/2013

Primary Sponsor

Eddie Fields

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

SJR 15 Summary

  • Proposes amendment to Section 23 of Article X of the Oklahoma Constitution regarding state budget certification procedures

  • Modifies the State Board of Equalization's revenue certification process to allow appropriated federal funds and Oklahoma Education Lottery Trust Fund revenues to be certified at 100% of estimated amounts, rather than the standard 95% requirement

  • Maintains existing balanced budget requirements and procedures while creating exception for lottery trust fund transfers

  • Requires Secretary of State to refer proposed amendment to voters for approval, with ballot title included

  • Directs filing of resolution with Secretary of State and Attorney General immediately after passage

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; providing that certain lottery funds are certified for full amount of estimate by State Board of Equalization.

Public Finance

Last Action

Referred to Appr/Sub-Education

2/11/2013

Committee Referrals

Appropriations Education Sub2/11/2013
Appropriations2/5/2013

Full Bill Text

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