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OK HB2764

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/3/2016

Primary Sponsor

John Ford

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Oklahoma Education Finance Authority governed by a 7-member board of trustees, with the Superintendent of Public Instruction serving as chair and 6 appointees from the Governor, Speaker of the House, and President Pro Tempore of the Senate serving staggered 2-3 year terms

  • Establishes the Oklahoma Education Finance Authority Endowment Fund to receive contributions and income tax checkoff donations, with the State Treasurer managing investments using prudent person standards

  • Restricts expenditures to earnings only (interest, dividends, investment proceeds), which may be used for classroom teacher salary increases and bonuses, textbooks and classroom supplies, capital improvement grants, and teacher training programs

  • Limits administrative costs to 1.5% of earnings, with a temporary exception allowing up to 2% of principal for administrative costs during fiscal years ending June 30, 2017 and June 30, 2018

  • Requires the Authority to apply for IRS tax-exempt status within 30 days and maintain a public website with detailed contribution and expenditure information, plus provide annual reports to contributors

Legislative Description

Education; creating the Education Finance Authority; membership; contributions; investments; earnings; income tax checkoff; effective date.

Last Action

Conference granted, GCCA

4/27/2016

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/28/2016
Education3/16/2016
Appropriations and Budget Revenue and Taxation Subcommittee2/4/2016
Appropriations and Budget2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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