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OK HJR1075
Joint Resolution
Status
2/3/2014
Primary Sponsor
Michael Turner
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AI Summary
HJR1075 Summary
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Proposes an amendment to Section 40 of Article X of the Oklahoma Constitution regarding the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund.
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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.
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Directs the Secretary of State to refer the proposed amendment to voters for approval or rejection as provided by law.
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Establishes the ballot title and gist of the proposition for voter consideration.
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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