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OK HJR1024

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/6/2017

Primary Sponsor

Charles Ortega

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs Secretary of State to refer proposed amendment to Section 9 of Article X of Oklahoma Constitution to voters for approval or rejection.

  • Changes reference in constitutional language regarding ad valorem taxation from "herein otherwise provided" to "otherwise provided."

  • Maintains existing tax structure including 15 mills maximum for all purposes, 5 mills minimum for school districts, 4 mills county levy for schools, and allows additional levies up to 15 mills with board certification.

  • Preserves school district authority for emergency levies (up to 5 mills) and local support levies (up to 10 mills), both requiring voter approval and restricting use for state guaranteed program financing.

  • Requires Chief Clerk of House to file resolution with ballot title to Secretary of State and Attorney General immediately after passage.

Legislative Description

Oklahoma Constitution; ad valorem taxation; millage; ballot title; filing.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/7/2017

Committee Referrals

Rules2/7/2017

Full Bill Text

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