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OK HJR1072

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Andy Fugate

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Orders a legislative referendum for the November 3, 2026 General Election to levy additional income taxes on high earners beginning January 1, 2027: 1% on taxable income over $1 million (single) or $2 million (joint), and 2% on income over $5 million (single) or $10 million (joint)

  • Creates the Future Readers, Future Leaders Investment Revolving Fund to receive all revenue from the additional tax, administered by the State Department of Education

  • Provides $5,000 annual stipends to active classroom teachers with National Board Certification, with funding prioritized first from the new fund

  • Allocates $100 million annually for statewide reading program support after National Board Certified Teacher stipends are funded

  • Distributes remaining funds to underperforming schools designated as "Comprehensive Support and Improvement" or "More Rigorous Intervention," with each qualifying school receiving a minimum of $25,000 and additional per-pupil funding, phasing down over three years after schools achieve performing status

Legislative Description

Joint Resolution; referendum; income tax; National Board Certified Teachers; reading support; schools; ballot title; effective date; filing.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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