Oklahoma State Question 741, Tax Exemption Application Amendment (2008)
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| Topic Property and Taxes |
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
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Oklahoma State Question 741 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Oklahoma on November 4, 2008. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported requiring individuals or businesses to file an application to receive property tax exemptions and prohibiting exemptions before filing. |
A "no" vote opposed requiring individuals or businesses to file an application to receive property tax exemptions and prohibiting exemptions before filing. |
Election results
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Oklahoma State Question 741 |
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908,609 | 68.14% | ||
| No | 424,905 | 31.86% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for State Question 741 was as follows:
| “ | This measure amends the Oklahoma Constitution. It would add a new Section 22A to Article 10. This section is related to exemptions from property taxes. It would require a person or business to file an application for an exemption. No exemption could be granted prior to filing an application. The Legislature may write laws to carry out the provisions of this section. | ” |
Path to the ballot
- See also: Amending the Oklahoma Constitution
A simple majority vote is required during one legislative session for the Oklahoma State Legislature to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot. That amounts to a minimum of 51 votes in the Oklahoma House of Representatives and 24 votes in the Oklahoma State Senate, assuming no vacancies. Amendments do not require the governor's signature to be referred to the ballot.
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