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OK SJR23

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Bullard

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals multiple sections of the Oklahoma Constitution related to property taxes effective January 1, 2027, and transfers those provisions into Oklahoma Statutes (Title 68, Sections 2800.1-2800.27)

  • Expands the homestead property tax freeze currently available only to seniors 65+ meeting income thresholds to all homesteads, freezing fair cash value at the time the homestead was claimed or 2026, whichever is later

  • Creates a full property tax exemption for homeowners aged 65 and older, provided their homestead is not used as collateral for any mortgage, line of credit, or other debt

  • Authorizes counties to levy a new consumption tax (sales tax on all final goods and services) with voter approval to replace property tax revenue, effective no earlier than January 1, 2030

  • Requires county assessors, boards of equalization, and excise boards to develop proposals for service districts and consumption tax rates, which must be approved by county commissioners and then by majority vote of registered voters in a special election

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; transferring ad valorem provisions to statute; expanding exemption and modifying cap on fair cash value; authorization to levy consumption tax.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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