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OK HJR1081

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Manger

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to eliminate the income limit requirement for seniors seeking property tax valuation freezes, effective January 1, 2027
  • Currently, homeowners age 65+ must meet both age and income requirements (based on HUD median income thresholds) to freeze their homestead's fair cash value; this change removes the income restriction
  • Maintains existing requirements: homeowner must be 65+, have occupied the property for at least 7 years, and the homestead must have a fair cash value of $700,000 or less
  • Allows absences from the homestead up to 365 days during any 7-year period without losing eligibility
  • Refers the proposed constitutional amendment to voters as a legislative referendum for approval or rejection

Legislative Description

Oklahoma Constitution; ad valorem; senior fair cash value limit; ballot title; filing.

Last Action

Title stricken

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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