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OK SJR53

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Kyle Loveless

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending Section 23 of Article X of the Oklahoma Constitution to limit gross production tax revenue certified as available for appropriation to 95% of the average actual collections from the previous seven budget years, rather than using estimated projections for the upcoming year

  • Designates any gross production tax revenue collected above this seven-year average limit as surplus funds, which would be deposited into the Constitutional Reserve Fund

  • Requires the State Board of Equalization to certify the limit on gross production tax revenue available for appropriation at its February meeting each year

  • Directs the Secretary of State to refer the proposed constitutional amendment to Oklahoma voters for approval or rejection through a legislative referendum

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; modifying procedures related to certification of revenue; limiting amount of gross production tax revenue apportioned. Ballot title.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/2/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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