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OK HB2429

Bill

Status

Passed

5/26/2017

Primary Sponsor

Leslie Osborn

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma gross production tax rates on oil and gas, effective July 1, 2017, establishing reduced tax rates of 2% and 4% for qualifying new wells and production during specific periods.

  • Modifies tax apportionment for oil and gas revenues, directing collections to the General Revenue Fund, County Highway Funds, school districts, and various revolving funds including education and infrastructure programs.

  • Caps total annual deposits to education and infrastructure revolving funds at $150 million, with excess revenues directed to the General Revenue Fund.

  • Establishes apportionment formulas for different tax rates: 7% oil/gas taxes contribute to revenue stabilization funds and various state programs, while 4% and 2% rates have modified distribution percentages.

  • Emergency clause provides act takes effect immediately upon passage and approval, with standard provisions becoming effective July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

Revenue and taxation; gross production taxes; reduced rate; apportionment applicable to certain rate; effective date; emergency.

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/31/2017

5/26/2017

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Budget5/16/2017

Full Bill Text

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