Oklahoma Constitution; building fund; school district; operational expenses; ballot title; filing.

HJR 1058 is a proposed constitutional amendment to Oklahoma's Constitution that would allow school districts to use voter-approved property tax increases (up to 5 mills per $1,000 of assessed value) for operational expenses, in addition to current uses like building construction, repairs, and furniture. Currently, funds from the building and operations fund can only cover physical infrastructure and furniture. If approved by voters, this amendment would expand the permitted uses of these tax revenues to include "operations deemed necessary" by school districts. The measure requires a majority vote of qualified voters in the school district to approve the tax increase and its expanded use. The proposed ballot title clarifies this change without advocating for or against it.