Legal Opinion

In re the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority

Supreme Court of Oklahoma

Decided November 20, 2012No. 111015PublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtKauger, J.

T1 The Oklahoma Capital Improvement Authority (OCIA) has applied for the Court's approval of revenue bonds pursuant to 73 0.8. Supp.2009 § 336.1 We determine that the proposed bonds are unconstitutional. Accordingly, we deny the application.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

T2 In 2009, the Oklahoma Legislature passed Senate Bill No. 289 which became *1279codified at 73 O.S. Supp. 2009 § 336.2 This statute concerns the Arkansas River, it authorized the OCIA to improve the City of Tulsa's Zink Dam and to construct two lower-water dams along the Arkansas River, as well as stabilize the stream. Efforts were…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Reherman v. Oklahoma Water Resources BoardSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1984
  2. Trapp, State Auditor v. Cook Const. Co.Supreme Court of Oklahoma · 1909
  3. In re Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority for Approval of $50 Million Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority State Regents for Higher Education Endowed Chairs Funding Program Bonds, Taxable Series 2004Supreme Court of Oklahoma · 2005

3Cited by6 opinions

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  5. MURRAY COUNTY v. HOMESALES, INC.Supreme Court of Oklahoma · 2014

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