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OK HJR1045

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Stewart

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment (new Section 8G to Article X) to freeze the fair cash value of homestead property for ad valorem tax purposes, effective January 1, 2027

  • Eligibility requires the head of household to have owned and occupied the property for at least 10 years and have gross household income below the HUD-estimated low income threshold for their county or metropolitan statistical area

  • Property value freezes at the tenth year's assessed value and remains frozen as long as the owner continues to occupy the property and income stays below the threshold

  • Any improvements made to the property will be assessed at fair cash value and added to the frozen base amount

  • Directs the Secretary of State to refer the measure to voters as a legislative referendum for approval or rejection

Legislative Description

Oklahoma Constitution; fair cash value of homestead; limit; ballot title; filing.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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