Oklahoma State Question 641, Tax Exemptions and Tax Relief Amendment (1990)
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
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
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Oklahoma State Question 641 |
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451,497 | 52.85% | ||
| No | 402,767 | 47.15% | ||
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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