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OK SB741

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Randy Bass

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Ad Valorem Reimbursement Fund" as a continuing revolving fund in the State Treasury managed by the Oklahoma Tax Commission to reimburse counties for lost revenue from ad valorem tax exemptions.

  • Establishes a priority system for fund disbursements when insufficient funds exist: manufacturing/research and development facility exemptions paid first, followed by Section 2890 exemptions, then buffer strip reductions on a proportional basis.

  • Requires county commissioners to submit reimbursement claims by April 30 each year on Tax Commission-prescribed forms, with claims separated by exemption type and Tax Commission approval or denial by June 15.

  • Mandates that school district debt service funds apportioned from ad valorem tax collections be disbursed immediately rather than at the end of each calendar month.

  • Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage and approval.

Legislative Description

Ad valorem tax; modifying procedures related to disbursement of ad valorem revenue and monies from Ad Valorem Reimbursement Fund. Emergency.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Appropriations

2/4/2015

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/4/2015

Full Bill Text

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