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OK HJR1060

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Pae

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment (Article 10, Section 8G) to exempt the full fair cash value of homesteads from ad valorem (property) taxes for 100% permanently disabled firefighters, police officers, and volunteer police officers with service-connected or line-of-duty disabilities, effective January 1, 2027.

  • Extends the full homestead exemption to surviving spouses of qualifying disabled first responders.

  • Requires disability certification from the Oklahoma Firefighters Pension and Retirement System, Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System, another state's pension authority, or the federal Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program.

  • Allows the exemption to transfer to a newly acquired homestead if the qualifying individual or surviving spouse sells their property and purchases another home within the same calendar year.

  • Directs the Secretary of State to refer the proposed constitutional amendment to Oklahoma voters for approval or rejection through a ballot referendum.

Legislative Description

Oklahoma Constitution; ad valorem; homestead exemption; disabled firefighters; disabled police officers; disabled volunteer police officers; surviving spouse; ballot title; filing.

Last Action

Remove Representative May as principal House author and substitute with Representative Pae

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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