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OK SJR50

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/3/2014

Primary Sponsor

John Sparks

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

SJR 50 Summary

  • Creates a "Revenue Replacement Endowment Fund" funded by at least 5% of annual gross production tax collections from oil and gas production, with deposits made before any other tax apportionment.

  • Establishes a "Revenue Replacement Revolving Fund" that receives annual transfers of no more than 4% of the endowment fund balance, with at least 95% available for general state government spending (excluding debt service on bonds).

  • The remaining 5% of the 4% annual transfer goes to the "Sustaining Oklahoma's Energy Resources Revolving Fund."

  • Requires submission to Oklahoma voters as a constitutional amendment adding Section 44 to Article X, with an effective date of July 1, 2015.

  • Directs the Secretary of State to refer the measure to voters using the specified ballot title and gist of the proposition.

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; creating Revenue Replacement Endowment Fund and Revenue Replacement Revolving Fund. Ballot Title.

Public Finance

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules2/4/2014

Full Bill Text

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