Loading chat...

OK HJR1071

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Melissa Provenzano

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article X, Section 8E creating partial ad valorem property tax exemptions for veterans with service-connected disability ratings below 100%, effective January 1, 2027

  • Veterans with 10-29% disability rating would receive a $5,000 exemption from assessed homestead value; 30-49% rating receives $7,500 exemption; 50-69% rating receives $10,000 exemption; 70-99% rating receives $12,000 exemption

  • Maintains existing full homestead exemption for veterans with 100% permanent disability rating (in effect since January 1, 2006)

  • Requires veterans to be honorably discharged from U.S. Armed Forces or Oklahoma National Guard and certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to qualify

  • Directs the Secretary of State to refer the amendment to voters for approval or rejection as a state question on the ballot

Legislative Description

Oklahoma Constitution; ad valorem; veterans; partial exemption; ballot title; filing.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

No bill text available