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OK HJR1024
Joint Resolution
Status
2/6/2017
Primary Sponsor
Charles Ortega
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AI Summary
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Directs Secretary of State to refer proposed amendment to Section 9 of Article X of Oklahoma Constitution to voters for approval or rejection.
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Changes reference in constitutional language regarding ad valorem taxation from "herein otherwise provided" to "otherwise provided."
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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.
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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.
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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