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OK HJR1057

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Sean Roberts

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Directs the Secretary of State to refer the proposed amendment to Oklahoma voters for approval or rejection as a ballot measure

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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