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OK SJR16

Joint Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/14/2013

Primary Sponsor

John Sparks

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendment to Section 8D of Article X of the Oklahoma Constitution to expand tax exemptions for disabled veterans and their surviving spouses.

  • Allows 100% disabled veterans to claim homestead exemption for manufactured homes regardless of whether the veteran owns the land the home sits on.

  • Extends exemption eligibility to surviving spouses of deceased disabled veterans, allowing them to claim the exemption if they occupy the manufactured home as their principal residence.

  • Requires disabled veterans and surviving spouses to prove residency in Oklahoma to be eligible for the exemption.

  • Directs Secretary of State to place constitutional amendment on ballot for voter approval and sets specific ballot language describing the proposed changes.

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; modifying provision related to personal property tax exemption for certain veterans.

Revenue and Taxation

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget

3/19/2013

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Budget3/19/2013
Finance2/13/2013
Veterans and Military Affairs2/5/2013

Full Bill Text

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