HJR1046 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Oklahoma Constitution; ad valorem; property exempt; meteorological event; ballot title; filing.

What is the status of HJR1046?

In committee as of April 1, 2026. Latest action: Second Reading referred to Rules (April 1, 2026).

Where is the official record for HJR1046?

On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HJR1046&Session=2600

Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session

Oklahoma HJR1046: Oklahoma Constitution; ad valorem; property exempt; meteorological event; ballot title; filing.

Q: What does HJR1046 do?

In its own words: A Joint Resolution directing the Secretary of State to refer to the people for their approval or rejection a proposed amendment to Section 6 of Article X of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma; allowing for exempt treatment of ad valorem taxation for real property that has been damaged or destroyed by certain meteorological events; providing for when exempt treatment will apply if tax bills have been issued; prescribing definition of damaged or destroyed; providing ballot title; and directing filing.

Status: In committee, April 1, 2026

What the bill says

A Joint Resolution directing the Secretary of State to refer to the people for their approval or rejection a proposed amendment to Section 6 of Article X of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma; allowing for exempt treatment of ad valorem taxation for real property that has been damaged or destroyed by certain meteorological events; providing for when exempt treatment will apply if tax bills have been issued; prescribing definition of damaged or destroyed; providing ballot title; and directing filing.

From the engrossed text, March 27, 2026:

A Joint Resolution directing the Secretary of State to refer to the people for their approval or rejection a proposed amendment to Section 6 of Article X of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma; allowing for exempt treatment of ad valorem taxation for real property that has been damaged or destroyed by certain meteorological events; providing for when exempt treatment will apply if tax bills have been issued; prescribing definition of damaged or destroyed; providing ballot title; and directing filing. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE OF THE 2ND SESSION OF THE 60TH OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE: SECTION 1. The Secretary of State shall refer to the people for their approval or rejection, as and in the manner provided by law, the following proposed amendment to Section 6 of Article X of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma to read as follows: Section 6. A. Except as otherwise provided in subsection B of this section, all property used for free public libraries, free museums, public cemeteries, property used exclusively for nonprofit schools and colleges, and all property used exclusively for religious and charitable purposes, and all property of the United ENGR. H. J. R. NO. 1046 Page Stat es except property for which a federal agency obtains title through foreclosure, voluntary or involuntary liquidation or …

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Oklahoma HJR1046: Oklahoma Constitution; ad valorem; property exempt; meteorological event; ballot title; filing.

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