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OK SB1825
OK SB1825Elections; requiring certain debt measures to be voted on in General Election; requiring certain information to be printed on certain ballots. Effective date.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to elections; requiring certain measures that authorize the issuance of debt to be voted on in a General Election; requiring certain information to be printed on certain ballots; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill requires that any ballot measure proposing to authorize the issuance of debt that will be paid by levying an ad valorem tax, which is a tax based on the value of property, must be voted on during a General Election, which is the main election held every two years. Additionally, any measure that authorizes an ad valorem tax or increases an existing ad valorem tax rate must clearly state "THIS IS A TAX INCREASE" above the proposition on the ballot, along with the current and proposed millage rates (a unit of taxation), the estimated total tax increase for an average household, and the intended purpose for spending the proposed revenues. This act will take effect on November 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Coauthored by Representative Lepak (principal House author) (on 02/24/2026)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1825&Session=2600 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1825%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB1825%20INT.PDF |
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