Oklahoma SJR44 amends the state constitution to require a two-thirds voter approval for levying taxes and issuing debt by various entities.
Oklahoma SJR44 proposes a constitutional amendment to modify the voting threshold for levying taxes and issuing debt by various entities. It requires approval by at least two-thirds of registered voters in an election to levy taxes, extend taxes, increase taxes, and issue debt. This applies to entities like school districts, cities, towns, and counties. The amendment also adds a new section to the Oklahoma Constitution, Section 44, which codifies this two-thirds voter approval requirement.
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