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OK SJR12

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Dusty Deevers

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the Secretary of State to submit to voters for approval the repeal of multiple constitutional provisions relating to property taxes, effective January 1, 2030, including Section 50 of Article V and numerous sections of Articles X and XII-A.

  • Eliminates all property tax authority in Oklahoma and the taxing jurisdictions by repealing the constitutional sections that authorize property taxation.

  • Amends Section 21 of Article X to remove the State Board of Equalization's duty to assess railroad and public service corporation property, while modifying board membership based on whether state auditor and inspector offices are consolidated.

  • Sets the ballot language to inform voters that the proposal would eliminate all property taxes in the state and the State Board of Equalization's assessment duties.

  • Requires the Senate President Pro Tempore to file the resolution with the Secretary of State and Attorney General immediately upon passage.

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; vote of the people; eliminationg of ad valorem tax; prvoviding ballot title.

Last Action

Coauthored by Senator Jett

2/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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