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OK HJR1074

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/3/2014

Primary Sponsor

Charles Joyner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum percentage of surplus funds placed in the Constitutional Reserve Fund from 15% to 22% of the preceding fiscal year's General Revenue Fund certification.

  • Creates a new Oklahoma Railways Trust Fund that receives investment income and interest on Constitutional Reserve Fund deposits exceeding $600,000,000.

  • Restricts Oklahoma Railways Trust Fund expenditures to maintenance of state rail infrastructure, development of rail transportation, and establishment of public rail transportation facilities only.

  • Requires the State Board of Equalization to annually examine appropriations from the trust fund to ensure funds enhance rather than replace existing state railway funding.

  • Directs the Secretary of State to refer the proposed constitutional amendment to voters for approval or rejection by ballot measure.

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; increasing Constitutional Reserve Fund Cap; creating and funding Oklahoma Railways Trust Fund; ballot title; filing.

Motor Vehicles and Transportation

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget

2/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Budget2/4/2014

Full Bill Text

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