Despite a late-night reconsideration and passing by the House Thursday, HJR 1092 was defeated in the Senate today 16-25. Oklahoma Farm Bureau thanks those senators who voted to turn down the measure that would have increased Oklahoma ad valorem taxes to build storm shelters in schools.
The House originally defeated HJR 1092 by a substantial 34-61 vote Thursday afternoon, but it then passed with 51 votes Thursday night.
“This was an unfortunate case of political power undermining what’s best for Oklahoma communities, but we are glad to see that at the end of the day, our legislators understand the negative impact this bill could have had on farmers and ranchers,” OKFB President Tom Buchanan said. “We appreciate the effort our state Senate has shown in protecting landowners.
“We continue to support the construction of shelters to protect students but encourage lawmakers to identify solutions that do not put an unfair burden on the states landowners.”
