Oklahoma State Question 641, Tax Exemptions and Tax Relief Amendment (1990)

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Oklahoma State Question 641

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Election date

November 6, 1990

Topic
Taxes
Status

ApprovedApproved

Type
Legislatively referred constitutional amendment
Origin

State legislature



Oklahoma State Question 641 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Oklahoma on November 6, 1990. It was approved.

A "yes" vote supported allowing the legislature to permit cities and counties to provide tax exemptions and other tax relief for economically declining areas.

A "no" vote opposed allowing the legislature to permit cities and counties to provide tax exemptions and other tax relief for economically declining areas.


Election results

Oklahoma State Question 641

Result Votes Percentage

Approved Yes

451,497 52.85%
No 402,767 47.15%
Results are officially certified.
Source


Text of measure

Ballot title

The ballot title for State Question 641 was as follows:

This measure would add a new Section 6C to the Oklahoma Constitution. It would allow the Legislature to permit cities and counties to give tax exemptions and other tax relief. Such tax relief would be granted for certain areas that are in economic decline. The Legislature could set limits on the tax relief. Local taxes and fees may be used to assist in funding the development of such areas. A city or county may plan, finance and carry out the development of such areas. 


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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