Loading chat...

OK HJR1075

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/3/2014

Primary Sponsor

Michael Turner

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

HJR1075 Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to Section 40 of Article X of the Oklahoma Constitution regarding the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund.

  • Requires that a minimum of 50% of amounts expended by the Board of Directors each fiscal year be directed toward clinical and basic research and treatment efforts to prevent and combat cancer and other tobacco-related diseases.

  • Directs the Secretary of State to refer the proposed amendment to voters for approval or rejection as provided by law.

  • Establishes the ballot title and gist of the proposition for voter consideration.

  • Requires the Chief Clerk of the House to file the resolution with the Secretary of State and Attorney General immediately after passage.

Legislative Description

Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund; directing the Secretary of State to refer to the people a proposed amendment to the Oklahoma Constitution; requiring certain minimum percentage of amounts expended to be directed for certain purpose; ballot title; directing filing.

Public Finance

Last Action

Referred to Rules Committee

2/20/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules2/20/2014
Government Modernization and Accountability2/4/2014

Full Bill Text

No bill text available