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OK HJR1057
Joint Resolution
Status
2/1/2016
Primary Sponsor
Sean Roberts
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to Section 40 of Article X requiring that a minimum of 10% of Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund earnings designated for health programs be allocated specifically to pediatric cancer research
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Pediatric cancer research funding must address four specific areas: improving childhood cancer treatment, enhancing in-state treatment services, improving educational access for children receiving cancer treatment, and addressing late effects of childhood cancer treatment
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Directs the Secretary of State to refer the proposed amendment to Oklahoma voters for approval or rejection as a ballot measure
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Amends the existing Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund structure, which receives at least 75% of tobacco settlement payments and funds various health, education, and tobacco prevention programs
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Requires the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to file copies of the resolution with the Secretary of State and Attorney General upon passage
Legislative Description
Constitutional amendment; tobacco settlement; requiring certain percentage of earnings directed for certain purpose be made available for pediatric cancer research; ballot title; filing.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Rules
2/2/2016