Bill > HJR1049

This Joint Resolution directs the Secretary of State to present a proposed amendment to the Oklahoma Constitution to the voters for their approval or rejection. The amendment would allow school districts that qualify as "economically disadvantaged" to implement an additional tax levy of up to five mills on the dollar valuation of taxable property within the district, provided a majority of the district's voters approve it in an election. This "economically disadvantaged levy" is intended to provide additional revenue to address the high economic needs of the school district and its students, and if approved, it would become a permanent levy until rescinded by voters. The resolution also specifies the ballot title that will be used when the proposed amendment is presented to the public, which will clearly state that it allows for an additional five-mill levy for qualifying school districts, subject to voter approval and potentially becoming permanent.