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OK SJR36

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dusty Deevers

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending the Oklahoma Constitution (Sections 8D and 8E of Article X) to expand property tax exemptions currently available only to 100% disabled veterans to include all honorably discharged veterans and their unremarried surviving spouses

  • Phases in the household personal property tax exemption over four years: 25% exemption in 2027, 50% in 2028, 75% in 2029, and full exemption by 2030

  • Phases in the homestead fair cash value exemption on the same schedule: 25% in 2027, increasing to 100% by 2030

  • Includes manufactured homes located on land not owned by the veteran as eligible household personal property for the exemption, provided the home is the owner's actual residence

  • Requires voter approval through a statewide ballot referendum, with the Secretary of State directed to place the question before Oklahoma voters

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; providing ad valorem exemption for veterans and unremarried surviving spouses.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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