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OK HJR1051

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

David Derby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment adding Section 100 to Article X of the Oklahoma Constitution, to be referred to voters for approval or rejection

  • Terminates existing constitutional provisions authorizing ad valorem millage rates on July 1 following enactment of replacement legislation by the Legislature

  • Grants the Legislature authority to establish ad valorem millage rates by statute for general and building funds of counties, school districts, cities, towns, hospitals, emergency medical service districts, and other local taxing entities

  • Excludes sinking fund millage rates used to pay bond debt (under Section 26 of Article X) and millage rates for civil judgments against political subdivisions from these changes

  • Requires implementing legislation to contain a specific statement citing this constitutional section as its authority

Legislative Description

Oklahoma Constitution; ad valorem millage rates; legislation; ballot title; filing.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/2/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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